chiaro
/ˈkja.ro/
The English phrase 'clear' can be translated into Italian as chiaro.
chiaro is used to describe something that is free of ambiguity or doubt. An informal expression to emphasize an obvious or indisputable fact is Chiaro come il sole, which means 'clear as the sun'.
Meaning: free of ambiguity or doubt (adj)
Which one should you use?
While chiaro means 'clear' in the sense of being unambiguous, it is also the standard word for 'light' when describing colors, such as blu chiaro for light blue.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use chiara for feminine nouns, chiari for masculine plural nouns and chiare for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
chiaro is pronounced /ˈkja.ro/. It has 2 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- In art and photography, chiaroscuro describes the dramatic use of light and shadow, a term used globally but rooted in this Italian word.
- When an Italian says È chiaro!, they might not be saying 'It is clear', but could instead be using it as an interjection meaning 'Of course!' or 'Obviously!'
- If you want to say something is 'crystal clear', Italians often use the expression chiaro come l'acqua or 'clear as water'.
Examples in context
- È chiaro a tutti.It's clear to everybody.This sentence shows how to use chiaro to say something is clear to everyone.Tatoeba #3845277 by Guybrush88, translation #3486190 by AlanF_US
- Il motivo è chiaro.The reason is clear.This sentence uses chiaro to describe a reason as being clear.Tatoeba #955932 by Guybrush88, translation #847122 by Source_Benedict_1921
- Ora è tutto chiaro?Is everything clear now?This sentence uses chiaro to ask if everything is clear now.Tatoeba #3797079 by Guybrush88, translation #12877244 by rul
- È chiaro che siamo in ritardo.It is clear that we are late.
- Le prove sono evidenti.The evidence is clear.
- La sua colpevolezza è manifesta.His guilt is clear.
- È chiaro come il sole che stai mentendo.It's clear as the sun that you're lying.
- È senza ombra di dubbio il miglior film dell'anno.It's without a shadow of a doubt the best movie of the year.
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Example conversation
Lorenzo and Chiara are discussing a complex set of instructions.
- LorenzoQuesto schema è molto chiaro.This diagram is very clear.
- ChiaraSì, è tutto molto chiaro.Yes, everything is very clear.
- LorenzoNon hai dubbi sul progetto?Do you have any doubts about the project?
- ChiaraNo, per me è tutto chiaro.No, it is all clear to me.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “clear” translations and entries chiaro, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
