trono

throne

noun TROH-noh Rare

Origin: From Latin thronus, from Greek thronos (seat, chair).

Usage Note

Trono is used literally for a royal throne and figuratively in expressions like salire al trono (to ascend the throne) or ereditare il trono (to inherit the throne). In Italian popular culture, Uomini e Donne has a segment called il trono classico, giving the word a modern dating-show connotation.

Examples

"Il re sedeva sul trono d'oro."

Natural Translation

The king sat on the golden throne.

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