soprano
The Italian word soprano refers to a person or an instrument.
Meaning: person or instrument (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun soprano is masculine. Its plural form is soprani.
Did you know?
- The word soprano shares the same Latin root, 'super', as the Italian word sovrano, which means 'sovereign' or 'ruler'.
- Even though the noun soprano is masculine in Italian, it is the standard way to refer to a female singer of that register.
- The word soprano is not just a description of a voice type in Italy but can designate a specific professional rank within an opera company.
Examples in context
- Mary dice che canta da soprano.Mary says she sings soprano.This sentence is useful for describing the type of singing performed by someone using the word soprano.Tatoeba #6472774 by Guybrush88, translation #6439233 by CK
- Il soprano ha cantato un'aria meravigliosa.The soprano sang a marvelous aria.
- Sarei felice di diventare un soprano professionista.I would be happy to become a professional soprano.
- Hai mai ascoltato un gruppo corale con un soprano eccezionale?Have you ever listened to a choir with an exceptional soprano?
- La sua voce da soprano è bellissima.Her soprano voice is beautiful.
- Il soprano ha iniziato il concerto.The soprano started the concert.
Example conversation
Chiara and Francesco are discussing an upcoming concert.
- ChiaraHai sentito il nuovo soprano?Have you heard the new soprano?
- FrancescoNo, è bravo?No, is he good?
- ChiaraSì, il soprano è davvero talentuoso.Yes, the soprano is really talented.
- FrancescoAllora andremo a vederlo.Then we will go see him.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries soprano, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
