Lila
Lila is the Italian word for the color lilac (a pale purple).
Lila refers to a pale purple color, which is often associated with the flower of the same name.
Did you know?
- While lila describes the pale purple hue, Italians use the word lilla with two 'l's when writing it, though the pronunciation remains a short, quick sound.
- While 'lila' describes the color, the flower itself is more commonly referred to in Italy as 'lillà' with an accent on the final vowel.
- The word lilla shares a root with the French lilas, reflecting how the botanical naming of the flower traveled across European borders to define the color.
Examples in context
- Ho comprato una maglia lila.I bought a lilac shirt.
- Il cielo al tramonto è quasi lila.The sky at sunset is almost lilac.
- Preferisco questo tessuto lila.I prefer this lilac fabric.
Example conversation
Martina and Matteo are choosing paint for a room.
- MartinaGuarda questo colore, è lila!Look at this color, it's lilac!
- MatteoÈ troppo chiaro per me.It is too light for me.
- MartinaMa il lila è molto rilassante.But lilac is very relaxing.
- MatteoHai ragione, proviamolo.You are right, let's try it.
