noun
il colore
color
Modo in cui una cosa appare agli occhi, come rosso, blu, verde o giallo.
Definition & meaning
Colore means color: the visual quality of something, such as red, blue, or green.
It can also refer to:
- Complexion or skin tone, as in the color of someone’s face.
- Paint or coloring material, especially in the plural.
- Character or vividness, in a figurative sense, as in adding color to a story.
Grammar & Word origin
Colore is a masculine noun: il colore, plural i colori. It comes from Latin color, meaning “color” or “appearance.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- tinta — a shade, hue, or dye; more specific than colore.
- tonalità — a particular tone or shade of a color.
- sfumatura — a subtle shade or nuance, including a figurative nuance.
There is no exact antonym, though in some contexts incolore means “colorless.”
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Il colore della casa è blu.noun
The color of the house is blue.
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