splendore
/splenˈdo.re/
The English phrase 'splendour' is translated into Italian as splendore.
splendore is the standard and most common translation for the English word 'splendour'.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: /splenˈdo.re/.
Did you know?
- Italian speakers might use splendore sarcastically to describe a chaotic situation, similar to how an English speaker might say 'just wonderful'.
- The adjective form related to splendore is splendido, which is frequently used in casual conversation to mean 'wonderful' or 'great'.
- While splendore means 'splendour', the verb splendere can be used to describe someone's eyes when they are filled with joy or pride.
Examples in context
- Ti auguro una vita piena di magnificenza.I wish you a life full of splendour.
- Mi hai mostrato un panorama splendido.You showed me a splendid view.
- Lo splendore del tramonto è incredibile.The splendour of the sunset is incredible.
- Amiamo lo splendore della natura.We love the splendour of nature.
- Il palazzo conserva ancora il suo antico splendore.The palace still retains its ancient splendour.
Example conversation
Sofia and Alessandro are visiting a historic cathedral.
- SofiaGuarda che splendore in questa chiesa!Look at the splendour in this church!
- AlessandroSì, l'architettura è davvero mozzafiato.Yes, the architecture is truly breathtaking.
- SofiaTutto questo splendore mi lascia senza parole.All this splendour leaves me speechless.
- AlessandroHai ragione, Sofia, è un posto magico.You are right, Sofia, it is a magical place.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry splendore, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
