oculi caerulei
The English phrase "blue eyes" is translated into Latin as oculi caerulei.
The phrase is used to describe eyes that possess a blue color.
Which one should you use?
Oculi Azurei serves as a formal expression.
Did you know?
- In Roman culture, light-colored eyes were sometimes viewed with suspicion and linked to a volatile or 'barbaric' temperament.
- The word caerulei was used by Romans to describe the deep blue of the sea and the sky, but it could also refer to a dark green or greyish hue.
- Roman poets sometimes used caeruleus to describe the shimmering colors of a peacock's neck rather than just a flat color.
Examples in context
- Mulieris oculi azurei fulgent sub clarissimo coelo.The woman's blue eyes shine under the clearest sky.
- Oculi caerulei sunt pulchri.Blue eyes are beautiful.
Example conversation
Lucius and Lucia are describing a baby.
- LuciusVide infantem, Lucia!Look at the baby, Lucia!
- LuciaInfans oculos caeruleos habet.The baby has blue eyes.
- LuciusIta, sunt clarissimi.Yes, they are very bright.
- LuciaSunt oculi caerulei rari.Blue eyes are rare.
