Celeste
/t͡ʃeˈlɛs.te/
In Italian, celeste refers to the English phrase pale blue.
The term refers to a pale blue color that resembles the sky on a clear day. When capitalized as Celeste, it is also a common female given name in Italy.
Which one should you use?
While celeste refers to a pale, light sky blue, the word azzurro is used for a more saturated, vivid blue, such as the color used to describe the Italian national sports colors.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable. The IPA is /tʃeˈlɛs.te/.
Did you know?
- While azzurro is the official color of the Italian national team, celeste is the iconic color of the Uruguay national football team, known as La Celeste.
- The 'celesta' is a keyboard instrument that sounds like a glockenspiel, named after the word celeste because of its 'heavenly' tone.
- In some traditional Italian color palettes, celeste is associated with the Virgin Mary, as she is frequently depicted wearing a mantle of this specific pale blue.
Examples in context
- Celeste sta preparando dei ravioli in cucina.Celeste is making dumplings in the kitchen.This sentence is useful for seeing Celeste used as a proper noun.Tatoeba #7805329 by Guybrush88, translation #7770465 by sharris123
- Buongiorno, Signora Celeste. Sono lieto di incontrarla oggi.Good morning, Mrs. Celeste. I'm pleased to meet you today.
- Il cielo oggi è di un bellissimo celeste.The sky today is a beautiful pale blue.
- Mi piace molto questo vestito celeste.I really like this pale blue dress.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Chiara and Alessandro are looking at home decor samples.
- ChiaraChe ne dici di questo tono celeste per la camera?What do you think of this pale blue shade for the bedroom?
- AlessandroÈ un colore molto rilassante, Chiara.It is a very relaxing color, Chiara.
- ChiaraSì, è proprio quello che cercavo.Yes, it is exactly what I was looking for.
- AlessandroAllora prendiamo questo celeste.Then let's take this pale blue one.
Sources
- Pronunciation from the Wiktionary entry celeste.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
