mondo
/ˈmon.do/noun★Beginner— world
general
The Earth as a planet or the entire universe.
Il mondo è pieno di meraviglie.
The world is full of wonders.
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Can refer to the physical planet or the collective human experience.
general
A particular aspect or sphere of life (e.g., the business world, the fashion world).
Nel mondo dello sport, la disciplina è fondamentale.
In the world of sports, discipline is fundamental.
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Often used with 'dello' or 'del' to specify a domain.
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💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use 'mondo' to refer to the planet or a specific domain (e.g., 'il mondo della moda').
⚡Gold Rule
Gender and Number
Always masculine singular ('il mondo'), even when referring to multiple aspects.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'mundus', meaning 'clean, elegant, or universe'.
📝Usage Notes
Can be used both literally (the planet) and metaphorically (a sphere of activity).
Word Breakdown
mond-
clean, elegant
root-o
noun ending
suffixDizionario Italiano-Inglese