A2NounFeminine
la nuora
daughter-in-law
/NWOH-rah/
Plural: nuore
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Examples in Context
La nuora è entrata nella famiglia con grande affetto.
The daughter-in-law joined the family with great warmth.
Mia nuora cucina molto bene.
My daughter-in-law cooks very well.
About This Word
Nuora (daughter-in-law) and suocera (mother-in-law) represent one of Italy's most stereotyped family relationships. The Italian proverb 'nuora e suocera raramente d'accordo' reflects this rivalry.
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