Translation of Italian word "secolare" to English
secolare
/se.koˈla.re/
How to use
The Italian adjective 'secolare' expresses 'centuries-old' (Centuries-old, ancient). It agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (e.g. taking endings -o/-a/-i/-e or -e/-i). In practice, centuries-old or secular.
🇬🇧 English
centuries-old
Example
Ci siamo riposati sotto l'ombra di un olivo secolare.
We rested under the shade of a centuries-old olive tree.
Questa città ha una tradizione artigianale secolare.
This city has a centuries-old artisan tradition.
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- Ci siamo riposati sotto l'ombra di un olivo secolare.— We rested under the shade of a centuries-old olive tree.
- Questa città ha una tradizione artigianale secolare.— This city has a centuries-old artisan tradition.
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The Italian word "secolare" means "centuries-old" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ci siamo riposati sotto l'ombra di un olivo secolare." (which translates as "We rested under the shade of a centuries-old olive tree.").
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