drag queen
The English phrase "drag queen" is translated into Italian as drag queen.
In Italy, drag queen is used to refer to a male who dresses up in women's clothing.
Meaning: male who dresses up in women's clothing (noun)
Did you know?
- Because 'drag queen' is a borrowed English term, it is treated as a feminine noun in Italian regardless of the person's gender, meaning you say una drag queen.
- The Italian word travestimento, which shares a root with terms for cross-dressing, literally means 'changing the dress' and is used for any disguise, from spies to superheroes.
- The Italian word trasvestismo is often found in old legal or medical documents, whereas drag queen is strictly a term for the contemporary entertainment world.
Examples in context
- Mia cugina è un'artista travestita molto talentuosa.My cousin is a very talented drag artist.
- Venerdì sera andiamo a vedere il nuovo spettacolo della drag queen più famosa della città!On Friday night, we're going to see the new show of the most famous drag queen in town!
- Quella drag queen è molto divertente.That drag queen is very funny.
- Ho visto una drag queen spettacolare ieri.I saw a spectacular drag queen yesterday.
- Il trucco di ogni drag queen è incredibile.The makeup of every drag queen is incredible.
Example conversation
Giulia and Matteo are talking about a show they saw.
- GiuliaHai visto la performance della drag queen?Did you see the drag queen's performance?
- MatteoSì, era davvero bravissima.Yes, she was really good.
- GiuliaIl costume della drag queen era stupendo.The drag queen's costume was wonderful.
- MatteoConcordo, era molto elegante.I agree, it was very elegant.
