How to Say "Oracle" in Italian

oracolo

/oˈra.ko.lo/

The Italian word for oracle is oracolo.

oracolo refers to a person who is a source of wisdom.

Meaning: person who is a source of wisdom (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

The plural form of oracolo is oracoli.

The word has 4 syllables and the stress is on the 2nd syllable: /oˈra.ko.lo/.

While the word is used for wisdom, calling someone an oracolo in a modern conversation can sometimes be a sarcastic way to describe someone who thinks they know everything.
While English mostly uses 'oracle' for a person, oracolo can refer to the prophet, the actual spoken message or the physical temple where the prophecy occurs.
The word oracolo traces back to a Latin term meaning 'place of prayer' rather than just the person delivering the prophecy.

L'oracolo ha predetto il futuro del re.
The oracle predicted the king's future.
Gli antichi romani si rivolgevano all'oracolo di Delfi per consigli.
Ancient Romans sought advice from the oracle of Delphi.
Sono andato a visitare un oracolo per avere delle risposte.
I went to visit an oracle to get some answers.
Ho consultato una veggente e mi ha predetto un futuro promettente.
I consulted a fortune teller, and she predicted a promising future for me.
I veggenti sono spesso misteriosi e affascinanti.
Fortune tellers are often mysterious and fascinating.
Mia nonna credeva che i veggenti avessero un dono speciale.
My grandmother believed that fortune tellers had a special gift.
L'oracolo di Delfi ha dato un responso enigmatico.
The Oracle of Delphi gave an enigmatic response.
Il vecchio saggio era un vero oracolo per il villaggio.
The old sage was a true oracle for the village.
Cerco un oracolo che possa guidarmi nel mio lavoro.
I am looking for an oracle who can guide me in my work.

Giulia and Matteo are talking about a wise colleague.

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