How to Say "Pearls" in Italian

perle

The English word "pearls" is translated into Italian as perle.

perle refers to the hard, round objects formed inside the shells of oysters and mussels, often used in jewelry.

How does it change in a sentence?

The plural form is perle.

The Italian idiom perle di saggezza translates to 'pearls of wisdom'. While English uses a similar phrase, Italians frequently use it sarcastically to describe someone giving unsolicited or obvious advice.
In Italian literature and high-flown descriptions, 'perle' can refer to droplets of dew or tears, emphasizing their shimmering and transient nature.
Italy is home to the 'Perla dell'Adriatico', a nickname given to the city of Rimini due to its beauty and coastal location.

Non dia perle ai porci.
Don't cast pearls before swine.
This sentence is useful for illustrating the idiom 'Don't cast pearls before swine' using perle.
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Queste perle sembrano vere.
These pearls look real.
This sentence is useful for describing the appearance of perle.
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Le perle sono vere o false?
Are the pearls real or fake?
This sentence is useful for asking whether perle are real or fake.
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Le perle sono preziose gemme che simboleggiano eleganza e raffinatezza.
Pearls are precious gems that symbolize elegance and refinement.
Mi piacciono molto le perle che hai indossato al party.
I really like the pearls you wore to the party.
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Lorenzo and Chiara are looking at jewelry in a store.

Lorenzo

Guarda Chiara, queste perle sono bellissime.
Look Chiara, these pearls are beautiful.
Chiara

Sì, ma costano troppo per me.
Yes, but they cost too much for me.
Lorenzo

Vorrei regalarti proprio queste perle.
I would really like to give you these pearls.
Chiara

Sei davvero molto gentile, Lorenzo!
You are really very kind, Lorenzo!

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