🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

bracciale

Pronunciation / Transliteration: bratʃˈtʃa.le

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Bracelet/ˈbreɪ.slet/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"Ha indossato un bracciale d'argento."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A piece of jewelry worn around the wrist.

    "She wore a beautiful silver bracelet that sparkled in the sunlight."
  2. 2

    A band or chain worn around the wrist for decorative purposes.

    "He received a leather bracelet as a gift for his birthday."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'bracelet' originates from the Old French term 'bracel', which means 'arm' or 'wrist'. It is derived from the Latin word 'bracchium', meaning 'arm'. The term evolved in the late Middle Ages to refer specifically to ornamental bands worn around the wrist.

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