azzurro
/adˈd͡zur.ro/
The Italian phrase for light blue is azzurro.
azzurro refers to a pale blue color, such as the color of the sky.
Meaning: a pale blue colour: sky blue or similar (noun)
Which one should you use?
While azzurro specifically refers to the light, bright blue of the sky, the word blu is typically used for darker, deeper shades of blue.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word azzurro must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. You should use azzurra for feminine singular nouns, azzurri for masculine plural nouns and azzurre for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /adˈdzur.ro/. It has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italian art history, the pigment used to create azzurro was once more expensive than gold due to its origin in lapis lazuli.
- The word azzurro is the national color of Italy, appearing on the jerseys of their national sports teams like the football team.
- While azzurro is the color of the sky, the word blu is actually a loanword from the French word bleu.
Examples in context
- Il cielo è azzurro.The sky is light blue.This sentence is useful for describing the color of the sky using azzurro.Tatoeba #2384302 by Guybrush88, translation #10540377 by sundown
- L'azzurro è il colore del cielo, e di conseguenza anche del mare, dei laghi e dei fiumi.Light blue is the color of the sky and, consequently, is also the color of the sea, lakes, and rivers.This sentence is useful for showing how azzurro describes the color of the sky, the sea, lakes and rivers.Tatoeba #671597 by Pharamp, translation #1070299 by holmesworcester
- Il cielo è azzurro chiaro oggiThe sky is light blue today
- Il vestito celeste le sta molto beneThe light blue dress looks great on her
- Ho comprato un aquilone azzurro chiaro per mia nipotinaI bought a light blue kite for my niece
- Sull'isola della Grecia, ho nuotato in un mare azzurro molto chiaroOn the Greek island, I swam in a very light blue sea
- Ho comprato un maglione azzurro.I bought a light blue sweater.
Example conversation
Chiara and Matteo are looking at a new piece of clothing in a shop.
- ChiaraTi piace questo azzurro?Do you like this light blue?
- MatteoSì, è un bellissimo colore per te.Yes, it is a beautiful color for you.
- ChiaraPenso che lo comprerò.I think I will buy it.
- MatteoOttima idea, Chiara.Great idea, Chiara.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry azzurro, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
