bismuto
/bizˈmu.to/masculine
The Italian word for bismuth is bismuto.
bismuto is a masculine noun used to refer to the chemical element bismuth.
Meaning: chemical element (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and the stress is on the second syllable. It is pronounced /bizˈmu.to/.
Did you know?
- In Italian technical descriptions of cosmetics, bismuto may appear in discussions about 'ossido di bismuto', which is used to create pearlescent effects in makeup.
- In Italian alchemy and early chemistry, bismuto was often confused with piombo (lead) or stagno (tin) due to its similar appearance.
- The word bismuto shares a linguistic root with the English word 'bismuth', but in Italian, the ending -o marks it strictly as a masculine noun, following the pattern of many other metal names like ferro and oro.
Examples in context
- Ho bisogno di bismuto per il mio esperimento di chimica.I need bismuth for my chemistry experiment.
- Il bismuto è un elemento chimico interessante.Bismuth is an interesting chemical element.
- Non mi piace il sapore del bismuto.I don't like the taste of bismuth.
- Il bismuto è un metallo.Bismuth is a metal.
- Ho comprato un cristallo di bismuto.I bought a bismuth crystal.
- Il bismuto ha colori iridescenti.Bismuth has iridescent colors.
Example conversation
Francesco and Chiara are looking at a science museum exhibit.
- ChiaraChe cosa contiene questo minerale?What does this mineral contain?
- FrancescoContiene del bismuto.It contains some bismuth.
- ChiaraÈ molto affascinante.It is very fascinating.
- FrancescoSì, il bismuto è unico.Yes, bismuth is unique.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bismuth” translations and entries bismuto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
