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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