Colosseo
Colosseum
Language note: Notice the double 's' in Colosseo - it gives the word a smooth flow in Italian.
Culture note: The Colosseum is one of the New7Wonders of the World and a testament to ancient Roman engineering.
Context: You and your friend are planning a trip to Rome. You start discussing which landmark you want to visit first in the city.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Colosseo
[Kol-os-eh-oh]
Colosseum
An ancient amphitheater in Rome, famous for its gladiatorial games.
Il Colosseo è uno dei monumenti più iconici di Roma.
The Colosseum is one of the most iconic monuments of Rome.
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