sangue blu

Italian

Etymology

sangue (“blood”) +‎ blu (“blue”), Calque of Spanish sangre azul.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈsan.ɡwe ˈblu/

Noun

sangue blu m (invariable)

  1. blue blood (heritage of nobility)

Usage notes

May be used with praeposition di as an adjective: una fanciulla di sangue blu (a blue-bloodied maiden).

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