Translation of Romanian word "curcubeu" to English
curcubeu
/kur.ku.ˈbe.u/
Meaning
NounA rainbow; a multicoloured arc in the sky formed by the refraction of light in raindrops.
How to use
Neuter noun for rainbow. The plural is 'curcubee', not 'curcubeuri'. Common vocabulary item used in everyday spoken and written Romanian across formal and informal registers.
🇬🇧 English
rainbow
Example
Copiii au admirat culorile curcubeului după ploaie.
The children admired the colors of the rainbow after the rain.
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Common phrases
- culorile curcubeului— colors of the rainbow
- a apărea un curcubeu— a rainbow to appear
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What does the Romanian word "curcubeu" mean?▼
The Romanian word "curcubeu" means "rainbow" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Copiii au admirat culorile curcubeului după ploaie." (which translates as "The children admired the colors of the rainbow after the rain.").
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