Duomo di Milano
Milan Cathedral
Language note: Duomo translates to cathedral, a word borrowed from Latin.
Culture note: The Milan Cathedral is one of the largest in the world, taking nearly six centuries to complete.
Context: Your journey continues to Milan. You're at the piazza, and your friend asks about the magnificent church you see.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Duomo
[Doo-oh-mo]
Cathedral
The principal church of a diocese containing the bishop's throne.
Il Duomo di Milano è una famosa cattedrale gotica.
The Cathedral of Milan is a famous Gothic cathedral.
di
[dee]
of
Indicating possession or belonging.
Il Duomo di Milano è un'attrazione turistica popolare.
The Cathedral of Milan is a popular tourist attraction.
Milano
[Mee-lah-no]
Milan
A large city in northern Italy, known for its design and fashion.
Milano è famosa per il Duomo e la moda.
Milan is famous for the cathedral and fashion.
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