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Opera is an Italian word, from either opus or oper -- to work.

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What country does the word opera come from?

Opera, the word, comes from Italy.


What country of origin does the word opera come from?

'Opera' is the Italian for 'work'. It is an abbreviation for 'opera in musica'.


Which language does the word opera come from?

it comes from the Italian language


What does the root word opera mean?

the latin word opera means (work)


What is the origin of the word opera?

'Opera' is the Italian word for 'work' and an abbreviation of 'Opera in musica'.


What type of noun is opera?

The noun 'opera' is a singular, common noun. The noun 'opera' is an abstract noun as a word for a branch of music or drama. The noun 'opera' is a concrete noun as a word for a score of opera, a performance of opera, or an opera theater.


How many syllables does the word opera have?

There are 3 syllables in the word opera. Op-er-a.


The word opera is actually the plural of another word what is it?

Actually, the word 'opera' is NOT a plural of a different word. (As far as I know.)The plural of the word 'opera', is 'operas', as in:"Those operas we saw were very boring."


What language does the word opera originate from?

'opera' is Italian for 'work' and an abbreviation of 'opera in musica'.


What is a sentence with the word opera?

The Phantom of the Opera is a popular film.I found the opera dull and repetitive.


What is another word for prelude in an opera?

Another word for prelude would be an overture or opening of an opera.


Do you italicize opera?

Your answer depends on your use in a context of the word opera.