rosa acceso
/ˈrɔ.za atˈt͡ʃe.zo/word by word
The English phrase "bright pink" is translated into Italian as rosa acceso.
What does it mean word for word?
The word acceso literally means "lit" or "turned on", used here to mean "bright" or "vivid".
How does it change in a sentence?
When used as an adjective to describe a noun, rosa acceso remains invariable regardless of the gender or number of the noun it modifies.
Did you know?
- The word rosa has a surprising double meaning in Italian, as it is also the past participle of the verb rodere, which means 'to gnaw' or 'to chew'.
- Beyond colors, acceso can describe a person who is 'passionate' or 'heated' in an argument, mirroring the vivid intensity of rosa acceso.
- While rosa acceso is invariable, the similar word rosato meaning 'pinkish' must change its ending to match the gender and number of the noun it modifies.
Examples in context
- Mary ha i capelli rosa acceso.Mary has bright pink hair.Tatoeba #13684822 by Guybrush88, translation #6211324 by Hybrid
- Ho comprato una maglietta rosa brillante per l'estate.I bought a bright pink T-shirt for the summer.
- Le sue unghie erano dipinte di rosa shock.Her nails were painted bright pink.
- Ho comprato una camicia rosa acceso.I bought a bright pink shirt.
- Mi piacciono molto i fiori rosa acceso.I really like the bright pink flowers.
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Example conversation
Alessandro and Chiara are shopping for home decor.
- AlessandroGuarda questa borsa, è rosa acceso!Look at this bag, it is bright pink!
- ChiaraÈ molto bella, ma è un po' troppo vistosa.It is very beautiful, but it is a bit too flashy.
- AlessandroAllora preferisci un colore più delicato?Then do you prefer a more delicate color?
- ChiaraSì, preferisco i toni pastello.Yes, I prefer pastel tones.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (rosa, acceso) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries acceso, rosa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
