euro
/ˈɛ.u.ro/masculine
The English phrase 'euro' is euro in Italian.
euro is a masculine noun referring to the currency unit of the European Monetary Union.
Meaning: currency unit of the European Monetary Union (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word euro is an invariable noun, which means it does not change its form whether it is singular or plural. It remains euro when preceded by the number one, such as in un euro and it also remains euro when used with numbers greater than one, such as due euro.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈɛ.u.ro/. It has three syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- The word euro shares a linguistic ancestor with the Ancient Greek word εὖρος, meaning 'wide' or 'broad'. This suggests the term is etymologically linked to the concept of breadth or expanse.
- Italian speakers may refer to a euro coin as a monetina, a diminutive form that literally translates to 'little coin'.
- The word euro is an internationalism that entered the Italian vocabulary almost exactly as it exists in English, rather than being a traditionalized Italian word with a unique spelling.
Examples in context
- Può darmi un euro?Can you give me a euro?This example shows how to use euro when asking for a single unit of currency.Tatoeba #5873902 by WM3DAS, translation #2154854 by oneconor
- Io parlo l'inglese europeo.I speak Euro English.This sentence uses euro as an adjective to describe a type of English.Tatoeba #13250176 by Guybrush88, translation #10706515 by AutoBot
- La valuta dell'Italia è l'euro.Italy's currency is the euro.This sentence identifies euro as the official currency of Italy.Tatoeba #7030784 by Guybrush88, translation #7030782 by Hybrid
- Quanto costa? – Dieci euroHow much does it cost? – Ten euros
- 13 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alessandro and Martina are at a cafe.
- AlessandroQuanto costa questo caffè, Martina?How much is this coffee, Martina?
- MartinaCosta solo un euro.It costs only one euro.
- AlessandroVa bene, ecco un euro.Alright, here is one euro.
- MartinaGrazie, Alessandro!Thank you, Alessandro!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “euro” translations and entries euro, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries euro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
