occhi nocciola
The Italian phrase for "hazel eyes" is occhi nocciola.
Did you know?
- While occhi is plural, nocciola remains singular in this phrase because it is treated as an invariable color name.
- The word nocciola comes from the Latin nux, which is the same root used for the English word 'nut'.
- Using nocciola for eyes suggests a mix of green and brown, whereas castano refers to a more solid chestnut brown.
Examples in context
- Ha gli occhi nocciola.He has hazel eyes.This sentence is useful for showing how to say someone has hazel eyes using occhi nocciola.Tatoeba #8483654 by Guybrush88, translation #8480956 by CH
- Il signore ha degli occhi nocciola molto affascinanti.The gentleman has very captivating hazel eyes.
- Il presidente ha gli occhi di colore nocciola molto intensi.The president has very intense hazel-colored eyes.
- Maria ha degli occhi color nocciola davvero belli.Maria has really beautiful hazel-colored eyes.
- Mi piacciono gli occhi nocciola.I like hazel eyes.
- I suoi occhi nocciola sono bellissimi.Her hazel eyes are beautiful.
Example conversation
Matteo and Martina are talking about a new friend.
- MatteoHai visto i suoi occhi nocciola?Did you see her hazel eyes?
- MartinaSì, sono molto belli.Yes, they are very beautiful.
- MatteoSembravano quasi verdi.They looked almost green.
- MartinaÈ tipico degli occhi nocciola.That is typical of hazel eyes.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries nocciola, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
