B2 — Upper Intermediate🎨 Colors
Oro nero
Black gold (oil)
Literal Translation
"Black gold"
What it means
Petroleum or oil, so called because of its immense economic value.
Example in context
"L'Arabia Saudita ha costruito la sua ricchezza sull'oro nero."
"Saudi Arabia built its wealth on black gold."
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