Italian · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Gold (color)" in Italian: dorato/a
dorato/a
Note: the metal: l'oro
Gold as a color in Italian is dorato (doh-RAH-toh) masculine and dorata feminine. The metal gold is l'oro.
Jewelry display
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How to pronounce dorato/a
Say it
doh-RAH-toh
/doˈra.to/
Dorato stresses RAH: doh-RAH-toh. Dorata is doh-RAH-tah.
"Gold (color)" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| dorato / dorata | gold-colored / gilded Color and finish. | Color and finish. |
| dettagli dorati | gold details Decor. | Decor. |
| cornice dorata | gold frame Art / photos. | Art / photos. |
| l'oro | gold (metal) Different word for the metal. | Different word for the metal. |
How to use dorato/a in real life
- 1Jewelry display
Preferisco l'orecchino dorato.
I prefer the gold earring.
Dorato.
- 2Picture frame
La cornice dorata sta bene sul muro.
The gold frame looks good on the wall.
Dorata feminine.
- 3Party nails
Lo smalto dorato è troppo flashy?
Is the gold polish too flashy?
Smalto dorato.
Mistakes English speakers make with dorato/a
Incorrect: Una maglia dorato.
Correct: Una maglia dorata.
Agree: dorata with maglia.
Incorrect: Un anello gold.
Correct: Un anello dorato (or d'oro).
Color: dorato; metal jewelry often d'oro.
Good to know
Shop tags say dorato for gold-tone fashion metal and d'oro when it is real gold. Holiday décor loves dettagli dorati without implying wealth.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing gift wrap
ChatPal
Prendiamo il nastro dorato o quello rosso?
Shall we take the gold ribbon or the red one?
You
Il nastro dorato, più elegante.
The gold ribbon—more elegant.
ChatPal
Ok, e una carta dorata sottile.
Ok, and thin gold paper.
You
Perfetto, così brilla.
Perfect—it'll shine.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Gold (color)" in Italian
Color gold?
Dorato / dorata.
Metal gold?
L'oro.
Gold frame?
Cornice dorata.
Feminine form?
Dorata.
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