όπερα

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Greek

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian opera.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈopeɾa/
  • Hyphenation: ό‧πε‧ρα

Noun

όπερα (óperaf (plural όπερες)

  1. (music) opera (theatrical work combining drama, music and song)
    Ο «Μαγικός Αυλός» είναι μια από τις πιο γνωστές όπερες του Μότσαρτ.
    O «Magikós Avlós» eínai mia apó tis pio gnostés óperes tou Mótsart.
    The Magic Flute is one of Mozart's best known operas.
  2. (by extension) opera house, opera (building designed for the performance of such works)
    Ο πατέρας μου πάει μια φορά κάθε μήνα στην όπερα.
    O patéras mou páei mia forá káthe mína stin ópera.
    My father goes to the opera once every month.

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