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"Necklace" in Italian: collana

la collana

Say it: koh-LAH-nahfeminine · la collananoun/kolˈla.na/

Necklace in Italian is la collana (koh-LAH-nah), feminine. Plural is le collane. Collana di perle is a pearl necklace.

Getting ready

Mi metto la collana d'oro.
I'm putting on the gold necklace.
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How to pronounce collana

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koh-LAH-nah

/kolˈla.na/

Collana stresses LAH: koh-LAH-nah. Double l. Soft c before o.

"Necklace" in Italian: quick reference

ItalianEnglish
la collanathe necklace

Jewelry.

le collanenecklaces

Plural.

collana di perlepearl necklace

Classic gift.

mettere la collanato put on the necklace

Getting dressed.

How to use collana in real life

  1. 1Getting ready

    Mi metto la collana d'oro.

    I'm putting on the gold necklace.

    La collana.

  2. 2Gift idea

    Le regalo una collana semplice.

    I'll give her a simple necklace.

    Una collana.

  3. 3Shop display

    Queste collane sono fatte a mano.

    These necklaces are handmade.

    Collane plural.

Mistakes English speakers make with collana

Incorrect: Il collana è bella.

Correct: La collana è bella.

Feminine: la collana.

Incorrect: Compro un necklace.

Correct: Compro una collana.

Use collana.

Good to know

A collana is a safe elegant gift—markets sell everything from shells to gold plate. Check the clasp: Italian word is il fermaglio.

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Choosing a gift

  1. ChatPal

    Le piacerebbe questa collana?

    Would she like this necklace?

  2. You

    Sì, la collana è delicata e non pesa.

    Yes, the necklace is delicate and not heavy.

  3. ChatPal

    Prendiamo anche una collana più corta?

    Shall we also get a shorter necklace?

  4. You

    No, questa basta.

    No, this one is enough.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Necklace" in Italian

Gender?

Feminine: la collana.

Plural?

Le collane.

Pearl necklace?

Collana di perle.

Put on a necklace?

Mettersi la collana.

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