Romeo
/roˈmɛ.o/
Romeo is the Italian name for the male protagonist in William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable. The IPA is /roˈmɛ.o/.
Did you know?
- In a historical context, a 'romeo' was not always a lover, but was a nickname used for Roman Catholic pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land.
- The name Romeo is derived from the Ancient Greek word Ῥωμαῖος, which simply meant 'Roman'.
- In modern Italian, calling someone a romeo can be a playful way to describe a man who is overly romantic or a flirt.
Examples in context
- Ha letto "Romeo e Giulietta"?Have you read Romeo and Juliet?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has read the work containing Romeo.Tatoeba #3066304 by Guybrush88, translation #3008802 by Hybrid
- Chi scrisse Romeo e Giulietta?Who wrote Romeo and Juliet?This sentence is useful for asking who wrote the work containing Romeo.Tatoeba #3157923 by Guybrush88, translation #3157924 by CK
- O Romeo Romeo, perché sei tu Romeo?O Romeo Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?This sentence is useful for the literary quote featuring Romeo.Tatoeba #883386 by Guybrush88, translation #868185 by Scott
- Buongiorno, Signor Romeo. Sono lieto di conoscerla.Good morning, Mr. Romeo. Pleasure to meet you.
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Example conversation
Giulia and Lorenzo are discussing a school assignment about literature.
- GiuliaChi è il tuo personaggio preferito in Romeo e Giulietta?Who is your favorite character in Romeo and Juliet?
- LorenzoMi piace molto Romeo per la sua passione.I really like Romeo for his passion.
- GiuliaPenso che Romeo sia troppo impulsivo.I think Romeo is too impulsive.
- LorenzoÈ vero, ma rende la storia più intensa.That's true, but it makes the story more intense.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Romeo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Romeo, romeo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
