occhi azzurri
The English phrase "blue eyes" is translated into Italian as occhi azzurri.
The phrase is used to describe eyes that have a blue color.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun occhi (eyes) and the adjective azzurri (blue).
Which one should you use?
While occhi blu is grammatically possible, occhi azzurri is the standard and most natural way to describe blue eyes in Italian.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective azzurri must agree in gender and number with the masculine plural noun occhi.
Did you know?
- The word azzurro is derived from the Arabic word lāzaward, which refers to the precious stone lapis lazuli.
- The term azzurro is also the name of a famous national color in Italy. The national sports teams, such as the football team, are called 'Gli Azzurri' because of their distinctive blue kits.
- In Italian, there is a fundamental distinction between azzurro (sky blue) and blu (deep blue), whereas English often uses 'blue' for both.
Examples in context
- Ha gli occhi azzurri.She has blue eyes.This sentence is useful for describing someone who has blue eyes.Tatoeba #5765860 by Guybrush88, translation #472087 by CK
- Io ho gli occhi azzurri.I have blue eyes.This sentence is useful for stating that you have blue eyes.Tatoeba #5765862 by Guybrush88, translation #2359360 by CK
- Millie ha gli occhi azzurri.Millie's got blue eyes.This sentence is useful for describing Millie's blue eyes.Tatoeba #3937866 by valealb, translation #11055876 by sundown
- La sua bellezza è accentuata dai suoi occhi azzurri.Her beauty is accentuated by her blue eyes.
- Quando sorride, i suoi occhi blu brillano.When she smiles, her blue eyes sparkle.
- I suoi occhi di un colore blu intenso hanno catturato la mia attenzione.Her eyes of an intense blue color caught my attention.
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Example conversation
Lorenzo and Sofia are looking at a photo of a baby.
- LorenzoGuarda, che belli gli occhi azzurri di questo bambino!Look, what beautiful blue eyes this baby has!
- SofiaSì, sono bellissimi, proprio come i tuoi.Yes, they are beautiful, just like yours.
- LorenzoDavvero? Grazie, Sofia.Really? Thank you, Sofia.
- SofiaPrego, Lorenzo!You're welcome, Lorenzo!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
