corona
/koˈro.na/feminine
The English phrase chaplet can be translated into Italian as corona, ghirlanda or serto.
Meaning: a garland or circlet for the head (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| corona | /koˈro.na/ | feminine |
| ghirlanda | feminine | |
| serto | /ˈsɛr.to/ | masculine |
These words describe a garland or circlet for the head.
Which one should you use?
While corona can refer to a chaplet, it is the standard Italian word for a royal crown. For a more poetic or literary effect, you can use the masculine form serto to refer to a wreath or circlet worn on the head.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine noun corona becomes corone in its plural form. The feminine noun ghirlanda becomes ghirlande in its plural form. The masculine noun serto becomes serti in its plural form.
How do you pronounce it?
The word corona is pronounced /koˈro.na/. It has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- The word corona describes not only a headpiece but also the outer atmosphere of the sun and the outermost layer of a tooth.
- In a religious context, a corona refers specifically to a chaplet of beads used for prayer like the Rosary.
- The Greek origin of corona, the word korṓnē, actually referred to a garland or wreath before it became specifically associated with royal headgear.
Examples in context
- In chiesa, la nonna prega sempre il rosario.In church, grandma always prays the rosary.
- Mentre passeggiavo nel parco, ho trovato una piccola coroncina.While walking in the park, I found a little chaplet.
- La regina indossava una corona d'oro.The queen wore a gold crown.
- Hanno posto una corona di fiori sulla tomba.They placed a flower crown on the tomb.
- La corona era fatta di rami d'ulivo.The circlet was made of olive branches.
Example conversation
Martina and Francesco are preparing for a summer festival.
- MartinaGuarda, ho fatto una corona per te!Look, I made a chaplet for you!
- FrancescoÈ bellissima, Martina. Grazie mille.It is beautiful, Martina. Thanks a lot.
- MartinaTi sta bene questa corona di margherite.This daisy chaplet looks good on you.
- FrancescoOra siamo pronti per la festa.Now we are ready for the party.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “chaplet” translations and entries corona, ghirlanda, serto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries corona, serto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
