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nounadjective

il nudo

naked · nude

Quando una persona o una cosa non ha vestiti o copertura sul corpo.

Definition & meaning

Nudo means naked or nude: not wearing clothes or not covered. It can also mean bare, uncovered, or stripped of decoration, as in a bare wall or a plain truth.

As a noun, il nudo can mean a nude person or, especially in art, a nude figure or artwork.

Grammar & Word origin

Nudo is an adjective that agrees with the noun it describes:

  • Masculine: nudo (singular), nudi (plural)
  • Feminine: nuda (singular), nude (plural)

It comes from Latin nudus, meaning “naked” or “bare.”

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • spoglio — bare or stripped; often used for rooms, trees, or landscapes.
  • svestito — undressed; emphasizes having removed one’s clothes.

Antonyms:

  • vestito — dressed or clothed.
  • coperto — covered, in a broader sense.

Common phrases & collocations

  • a occhi nudi — with the naked eye, without optical instruments.
  • a mani nude — with bare hands, without gloves or tools.
  • mettere a nudo — to expose or reveal, literally or figuratively.
  • nudo e crudo — bare and unvarnished, often describing a fact or reality.

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Examples

Il bambino era nudo nella stanza.adjective

The child was naked in the room.

Il pittore osservava le statue nude nel museo con grande attenzione.adjective

The painter observed the nude statues in the museum with great attention.

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