splendidi gioielli
The English phrase "beautiful jewelry" is translated into Italian as splendidi gioielli.
Use splendidi gioielli when you are describing decorative ornaments worn on the body that are visually pleasing. If you are referring to the trade or the collection of jewelry as a whole (the concept of jewelry), the word gioielleria is used.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase splendidi gioielli consists of a masculine plural adjective and a masculine plural noun. The singular form of the noun is gioiello.
Did you know?
- The word gioiello shares a root with gioia, which means 'joy'. This suggests that in the Italian mindset, jewelry is inherently linked to the feeling of happiness.
- In Italy, the term gioiello can be used metaphorically to describe a small, perfect, or rare object, such as a tiny historic building or a hidden piece of art, even if it cannot be worn.
- Italian has a specific word, bigiotteria, for costume jewelry, which distinguishes cheap decorative ornaments from the precious gioielli.
Examples in context
- Indossi sempre splendidi gioielli.You always wear beautiful jewelry.
- Questi splendidi gioielli sono d'oro.These beautiful jewelry pieces are gold.
- Ho visto degli splendidi gioielli in vetrina.I saw some beautiful jewelry in the window.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Martina are browsing a luxury boutique.
- MartinaGuarda questi splendidi gioielli, Lorenzo!Look at this beautiful jewelry, Lorenzo!
- LorenzoSì, sono davvero eleganti.Yes, they are truly elegant.
- MartinaTi piacciono quelli con i diamanti?Do you like those with diamonds?
- LorenzoSì, a te starebbero benissimo.Yes, they would look great on you.
