Meaning
emerald
- a bright green precious gemstone
- a rich green color like that of an emerald (often invariable when used as an adjective)
In a sentence
Ha ereditato un anello antico con un grande smeraldo.
She inherited an antique ring with a large emerald.
Il mare di quell'isola ha bellissime sfumature smeraldo.
The sea around that island has beautiful emerald hues.
Quanti carati pesa questo smeraldo?
How many carats does this emerald weigh?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| smeraldo | masculine · singular |
| smeraldi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- When used as a color adjective (e.g., 'verde smeraldo'), it is invariable.