diamante
/di.aˈman.te/masculine
The English word 'diamond' is translated into Italian as diamante.
The term refers to the gemstone. In specific geometric contexts, it can also refer to a diamond shape, though the word rombo is more commonly used to describe that shape.
Meaning: gemstone (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of diamante is diamanti.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable: /di.aˈman.te/.
Did you know?
- While diamante refers to the gem, the Italian word for 'diamond' in a deck of cards is quadri, which literally means 'squares'.
- The Italian word diamante is used in the phrase diamante grezzo to describe someone with great natural talent who lacks polish or education.
- The word diamante is a cognate of the English word 'adamant', which originally described the hardest known substance.
Examples in context
- Lui rubò il diamante.He stole the diamond.This sentence demonstrates the use of diamante as a direct object.Tatoeba #3889643 by Guybrush88, translation #1817311 by Amastan
- È il diamante di Jack.It is Jack's diamond.This sentence shows how to use diamante to indicate possession.Tatoeba #13295599 by Guybrush88, translation #4769798 by frpzzd
- È vero questo diamante?Is this diamond real?This sentence shows how to use diamante when asking about the authenticity of the stone.Tatoeba #1246768 by Guybrush88, translation #60914 by CK
- L'anello di fidanzamento era adornato con un bel diamante.The engagement ring was adorned with a beautiful diamond.
- Ho regalato un orologio con un grande diamante alla mia amica.I gave my friend a watch with a large diamond.
- L'artista ricevette un premio speciale: un diamante incastonato su un ciondolo d'oro.The artist received a special award: a diamond set in a gold pendant.
- Indossava una collana con un brillante al centro.She was wearing a necklace with a diamond at the center.
- Abbiamo comprato degli orecchini con dei brillanti per festeggiare il nostro anniversario.We bought diamond earrings to celebrate our anniversary.
- Mio padre ha regalato a mia madre un anello di fidanzamento con un bellissimo brillante.My father gave my mother an engagement ring with a beautiful diamond.
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Example conversation
Giulia and Francesco are looking at a ring in a jewelry store.
- GiuliaGuarda che splendore questo diamante!Look at how splendid this diamond is!
- FrancescoSì, è davvero bellissimo e luminoso.Yes, it is truly beautiful and bright.
- GiuliaPensi che sia un diamante naturale?Do you think it is a natural diamond?
- FrancescoSì, il venditore ha detto di sì.Yes, the salesman said so.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “diamond” translations and entries diamante, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
