chiazzato
The English word "dappled" is translated into Italian as chiazzato.
chiazzato is used to describe something that has a mottled or spotted skin or coat.
Meaning: having a mottled or spotted skin or coat (adj)
Which one should you use?
While chiazzato refers to being dappled, the term maculato is a formal alternative used to describe a surface that is spotted or stained with small, irregular spots or marks.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective chiazzato must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use chiazzata for the feminine singular, chiazzati for the masculine plural and chiazzate for the feminine plural.
Did you know?
- To describe a 'dappled' horse, Italians often use pezzato instead of chiazzato. This implies the horse is 'pieced' together from different large blocks of color.
- In Italian, if you want to describe the dappled light filtering through trees, you would often use the phrase luce screziata instead of chiazzata. The word screziata specifically captures that delicate, patterned effect of light.
- The word chiazza refers to a blot or patch. In Italian art history, chiazzato can describe a painting style where colors are applied in bold, disconnected patches rather than smooth gradients.
Examples in context
- un mantello chiazzatoa dappled coat (of an animal)
- Il gatto ha un pelo chiazzato.The cat has a dappled coat.
- Ho visto un cavallo chiazzato al parco.I saw a dappled horse at the park.
- Quel cane chiazzato è molto simpatico.That dappled dog is very friendly.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Giulia are looking at a photo of a pet.
- LorenzoGuarda questo cagnolino chiazzato!Look at this dappled little dog!
- GiuliaÈ davvero bellissimo, Lorenzo.He is truly beautiful, Lorenzo.
- LorenzoIl suo manto chiazzato è unico.His dappled coat is unique.
- GiuliaSì, sembra quasi un disegno.Yes, he almost looks like a drawing.
