rubino
/ruˈbi.no/masculine
The English word "ruby" translates to rubino in Italian.
rubino is a masculine noun used to refer to the red gemstone.
Meaning: type of gem (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of rubino is rubini.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and the stress is on the second syllable: /ruˈbi.no/.
Did you know?
- In some poetic Italian contexts, rubino can be used as a metaphor for blood, specifically when describing a drop of blood as a 'ruby'.
- The term rubino is derived from the Medieval Latin word rubīnus.
- In Italian, rubino is used both for the gemstone and as a specific shade of deep red, often describing wine or high-end fabrics.
Examples in context
- Il rubino è una pietra preziosa molto apprezzata.The ruby is a highly valued gemstone.
- Ho regalato a Mia un anello con un rubino incastonato.I gave Mia a ring with an embedded ruby.
- Questo rubino è molto grande.This ruby is very large.
- Il colore del rubino è intenso.The color of the ruby is intense.
Example conversation
Chiara and Lorenzo are looking at jewelry in a store.
- ChiaraGuarda questo collana, Lorenzo!Look at this necklace, Lorenzo!
- LorenzoÈ splendida, ma cos'è quella pietra?It's splendid, but what is that stone?
- ChiaraÈ un rubino naturale di grandi dimensioni.It is a large natural ruby.
- LorenzoIl colore è davvero intenso.The color is really intense.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ruby” translations and entries rubino, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries rubino, CC BY-SA 4.0.
