trucco
/ˈtruk.ko/masculine
The English word makeup is translated into Italian as trucco.
The term refers to cosmetics or colorants applied to the skin to alter one's appearance.
Meaning: cosmetics, colorants and other substances applied to the skin to alter its appearance (noun)
Which one should you use?
While trucco refers to cosmetics, it can also mean a trick or a ruse in common usage. To describe the action of applying cosmetics, use the verb truccarsi.
How does it change in a sentence?
trucco is a masculine noun. Its plural form is trucchi.
How do you pronounce it?
{'ipa': '/ˈtruk.ko/', 'syllables': 2, 'stressed_syllable': '1 of 2'}
Did you know?
- The verb truccare can also mean to rig or tamper with something, such as truccare le elezioni to rig an election.
- A 'fixed' or 'tampered with' car engine is described using the same root as makeup, as if the engine is wearing a disguise.
- The word trucco is a deverbal noun coming from the verb truccare, which was borrowed from the French word truquer.
Examples in context
- Tom sta indossando del trucco.Tom is wearing makeup.This sentence is useful for describing someone wearing trucco.Tatoeba #5351845 by Guybrush88, translation #2273630 by CK
- Perché indossi così tanto trucco?Why do you wear so much makeup?This sentence is useful for asking why someone is wearing so much trucco.Tatoeba #8021360 by Guybrush88, translation #7987248 by CK
- Sami amava il trucco di Halloween di Layla.Sami loved Layla's Halloween makeup.This sentence is useful for discussing Halloween trucco.Tatoeba #9211444 by Guybrush88, translation #7189755 by OsoHombre
- Mi piace il tuo truccoI like your makeup
- Applicare il trucco per il viso richiede precisioneApplying facial makeup requires precision
- Il trucco per gli occhi evidenzia il mio sguardoEye makeup enhances my gaze
- Voglio del nuovo makeup per il weekendI want some new makeup for the weekend
- Adoro il tuo trucco naturaleI love your natural makeup
- 15 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Giulia is getting ready for a party at home.
- AlessandroHai finito di mettere il trucco?Have you finished applying your makeup?
- GiuliaQuasi, mi manca solo il trucco per gli occhi.Almost, I just need eye makeup.
- AlessandroQuel trucco ti sta molto bene.That makeup looks very good on you.
- GiuliaGrazie, sono contenta che ti piaccia.Thanks, I'm glad you like it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “makeup” translations and entries trucco, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries trucco, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
