bouganville
The Italian word for bougainvillea is bouganville.
bouganville is a noun used to refer to the bougainvillea flower.
Meaning: flower (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Sicilian dialect, the bougainvillea is commonly referred to as paparina.
Did you know?
- The Italian word bouganville is a loanword that retains the French spelling rather than being fully Italianized.
- In coastal Italian towns, the bouganville is intentionally used as a 'natural curtain' for balconies to provide shade and privacy.
- To describe the specific shade of a bouganville, Italians typically use the word fucsia instead of the more general word for 'pink'.
Examples in context
- La bouganville è una pianta molto colorata.Bougainvillea is a very colorful plant.
- La bouganville è in fiore.The bougainvillea is in bloom.
- Mi piace il colore della bouganville.I like the color of the bougainvillea.
- C'è una bouganville rosa sul balcone.There is a pink bougainvillea on the balcony.
Example conversation
Sofia and Lorenzo are walking through a village in Sicily.
- SofiaLorenzo, guarda quella bouganville rosa!Lorenzo, look at that pink bougainvillea!
- LorenzoÈ davvero stupenda, Sofia.It is truly stunning, Sofia.
- SofiaMi piacerebbe averne una a casa.I would love to have one at home.
- LorenzoSarebbe perfetta per il tuo balcone.It would be perfect for your balcony.
