How to Say “Roman Forum” in Italian

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Foro Romano
/ˈfɔ.ro roˈma.no/word by word
The English phrase 'roman forum' is Foro Romano in Italian.
Foro Romano is the phrase used to refer to the Roman Forum.

Is it said differently in some regions?

In the Romanesco dialect, the Roman Forum is referred to as Foro Rumanu.

Did you know?

  • The word romano has a separate meaning in Italian that refers to a pomegranate, coming from the Arabic word rummān.
  • The word romano can be used to describe a specific type of lettuce, known in English as Romaine lettuce.

Examples in context

  • Il Foro Romano è uno dei principali siti archeologici di Roma.
    The Roman Forum is one of the main archaeological sites in Rome.
  • Mo' vado a er Foro Rumanu a fa' na passeggiata.
    Now, I'm going to the Roman Forum for a walk.
  • Voglio visitare il Foro Romano domani.
    I want to visit the Roman Forum tomorrow.
  • Il Foro Romano è molto antico.
    The Roman Forum is very ancient.
  • Hai visto le rovine del Foro Romano?
    Have you seen the ruins of the Roman Forum?

Example conversation

Two friends are walking through the center of Rome.

  1. Sofia

    Andiamo al Foro Romano?
    Shall we go to the Roman Forum?
  2. Alessandro

    Sì, è un'idea bellissima.
    Yes, it is a beautiful idea.
  3. Sofia

    Alessandro, hai la macchina?
    Alessandro, do you have the car?
  4. Alessandro

    No, prendiamo l'autobus.
    No, let's take the bus.

Sources

  • IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (foro, romano) and can differ in connected speech.
  • Word origins: Wiktionary entries foro, romano, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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