B1🎓 School & Academia
Italian word
laurea
university degree (bachelor's or master's)
Looks like
laurel
a wreath of laurel leaves (symbol of honour)
⚠️ The trap
'Laurea' is the standard Italian word for a university degree. English 'laurel' is a plant or symbol of achievement — not an academic qualification.
To say "a wreath of laurel leaves (symbol of honour)" in Italian:
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"laurea" in English means:
university degree (bachelor's or master's)
Example
"Ha preso la laurea in economia con 110 e lode."
"She got her economics degree with the highest honours."
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