A1NounFeminine
la gioia
joy
/JOY-ah/
Plural: gioie
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What does ‘gioia’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
Ho provato una grande gioia quando ho visto i miei amici.
I felt great joy when I saw my friends.
Gli occhi della bambina brillavano di gioia.
The girl's eyes sparkled with joy.
About This Word
Gioia is one of the most common Italian words for joy; also used as a term of endearment.
Related Words
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