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dono

gift

noun DOH-noh Rare
People & Society Values

Origin: From Latin donum (gift), from dare (to give).

Also means

talent

Usage Note

Dono carries a slightly more elevated or literary tone than the everyday regalo (gift). It is also used metaphorically for a natural talent (ha il dono della musica — she has the gift of music). The verb donare (to donate, to give as a gift) shares the same root. The plural doni is regular.

Examples

"Le ha fatto un dono prezioso."

Natural Translation

He gave her a precious gift.

Literal Translation

To-her he-made a gift precious.

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