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Italian word
tomba
tomb, grave
Looks like
tomb
a large vault or chamber for burial
⚠️ The trap
True cognate, but 'tomba' is used for any grave in Italian (including a simple burial plot), while 'tomb' in English implies something grand or vaulted. Also used idiomatically: 'sei una tomba' = you keep secrets well.
To say "a large vault or chamber for burial" in Italian:
tomba (same meaning)
"tomba" in English means:
tomb, grave
Example
"La tomba di Giulietta è a Verona."
"Juliet's tomb is in Verona."
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