Colosseo
/ko.losˈsɛ.o/masculine
The English phrase 'colosseum' is translated into Italian as Colosseo.
Colosseo refers to the ancient stadium in Rome.
Meaning: ancient stadium in Rome (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
Colosseo is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ko.losˈsɛ.o/. The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- The name Colosseo does not actually come from the building being 'colossal', but from a massive statue known as the 'Colossus' that once stood nearby.
- In Italian, the word colossale is used to describe something enormous, but it is also commonly used as a sarcastic way to describe a huge failure or mistake.
- To describe the floor of the Colosseo where the action happened, Italians use the word arena, which literally means 'sand' in Latin.
Examples in context
- Tom visitò il Colosseo a Roma.Tom visited the Colosseum in Rome.This sentence is useful for describing a visit to the Colosseo in Rome.Tatoeba #7096993 by Guybrush88, translation #7026111 by Hybrid
- I gladiatori combattevano nel Colosseo.Gladiators fought in the Colosseum.This sentence is useful for describing gladiators fighting in the Colosseo.Tatoeba #7257574 by Guybrush88, translation #7027355 by Hybrid
- I gladiatori combattevano nel Colosseo in tempi antichi.Gladiators fought in the Colosseum in ancient times.Tatoeba #7257634 by Guybrush88, translation #7027356 by Hybrid
- Durante la mia visita a Roma, ho ammirato l'Anfiteatro Flavio nella sua maestosità.During my visit to Rome, I admired the Flavian Amphitheatre in its grandeur.
- Oggi ho visitato il Colosseo e mi ha lasciato senza parole!Today I visited the Colosseum, and it left me speechless!
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Example conversation
Sofia and Alessandro are planning their sightseeing route in Rome.
- SofiaAndiamo al Colosseo domani mattina?Shall we go to the Colosseum tomorrow morning?
- AlessandroSì, è il monumento più famoso di Roma.Yes, it is the most famous monument in Rome.
- SofiaDobbiamo comprare i biglietti per il Colosseo online.We need to buy the tickets for the Colosseum online.
- AlessandroHai ragione, lo faccio io adesso.You are right, I will do it now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “colosseum” translations and entries Colosseo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
