How do you say blue in Italian, I've heard they have two different words for blue. Is that true? If so what's the difference?
2007-03-15 17:16:26 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
It can be 3 words for blue but they're not depending on the gender, they differs just for the shade/tone.
We have :
1.- BLU that's the darker blue = Navy blue
2.- AZZURRO that's le medium blue = Azure
3.- CELESTE that's the lighter blue = Sky blue
Of the 3 just "azzurro" becomes "azzurra" if referred to a feminine noun. It follows the rule of Italian grammar of all the declinable adjectives.
2007-03-15 17:38:03 · answer #1 · answered by martox45 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Azzurro is light blue or sky blue. Blu is dark blue, navy blue. They are not interchangeable.
2007-03-16 00:35:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
As always martox45 already gave you a thorough and perfect answer. I fully agree with him!
Have a great day!
2007-03-16 05:44:13 · answer #3 · answered by sunflower 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thumbs up for Martox ! He knows exactly what he is talking about !
2007-03-22 11:54:21 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could technically say "azzurro/azzurra" (depending on gender) or "blu". "Azzurro/Azzurra" is used more frequently!
2007-03-16 00:21:36 · answer #5 · answered by Teacher 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋