collana
/kolˈla.na/feminine
The English word 'necklace' can be translated into Italian as collana. Wiktionary also lists girocollo.
Meaning: jewelry (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| collana | /kolˈla.na/ | feminine |
| girocollo | masculine |
What does it mean word for word?
The word girocollo is a compound of giro, meaning round or around and collo, meaning neck.
Which one should you use?
While collana is a general term for any necklace, girocollo specifically refers to a choker or a necklace that fits closely around the neck.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine noun collana becomes collane in the plural. The masculine noun girocollo becomes girocolli in the plural.
How do you pronounce it?
collana is pronounced /kolˈla.na/. It has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 2nd of 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- While collana refers to jewelry, it is also the word Italians use for a 'series' or 'collection' of books or magazines published in the same format.
- The word collana shares its root with the English word 'collar', both descending from the Latin 'collum' meaning 'neck'.
- While a collana is a general accessory, an Italian might use the term collier when referring specifically to high-end, prestigious pieces of jewelry.
Examples in context
- Tom rubò la collana.Tom stole the necklace.This sentence demonstrates the use of collana in a sentence about theft.Tatoeba #3765956 by Guybrush88, translation #3732699 by CK
- La tua collana è bella.Your necklace is beautiful.This sentence uses collana to compliment a piece of jewelry.Tatoeba #4258052 by Guybrush88, translation #3831423 by CK
- Mi piace quella collana.I like that necklace.This sentence uses collana to express a preference for a specific necklace.Tatoeba #3862091 by Guybrush88, translation #2377468 by CK
- Ho regalato una bellissima collana a mia madre per il suo compleanno.I gave my mother a beautiful necklace for her birthday.
- Mia sorella indossa sempre un elegante girocollo d'argento.My sister always wears a stylish silver necklace.
- Il monile che indossa rappresenta una tradizione di famiglia.The necklace she's wearing represents a family tradition.
- Hai visto la mia nuova collanina? L'ho comprata al mercatino.Have you seen my new necklace? I bought it at the little market.
- 41 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofia and Francesco are looking at a jewelry store window.
- SofiaGuarda quella collana, è bellissima!Look at that necklace, it's beautiful!
- FrancescoSì, Sofia, è davvero elegante.Yes, Sofia, it is truly elegant.
- SofiaVorrei comprare una collana simile.I would like to buy a similar necklace.
- FrancescoPossiamo entrare a vedere i prezzi.We can go inside to check the prices.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “necklace” translations and entries collana, girocollo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries collana, girocollo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
