multicolore
The Italian word for multicoloured is multicolore.
It can function as both an adjective and a noun.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of the prefix multi-, which is used in Italian just as in English to mean 'many' or 'multiple'.
How does it change in a sentence?
When used as an adjective describing a plural noun, the form changes to multicolori.
Did you know?
- The Italian language has a specific term cangiante for colors that seem to change or shift depending on the light, a nuance more precise than simply multicolore.
- In Italian, the word colore is used not only for hue but also to describe the 'tone' or 'character' of a voice or a piece of music.
- While multicolore describes many colors, Italians often use the phrase a colori to describe a 'color' television or photograph, rather than saying it is multicoloured.
Examples in context
- La loro bandiera è multicolore.Their flag is multicoloured.This sentence shows how to use multicolore to describe a flag.Tatoeba #11605411 by Guybrush88, translation #8288876 by sundown
- Il dipinto era realizzato con una tecnica policroma eccezionale.The painting was created with an exceptional multicoloured technique.
- Quella festa aveva una decorazione davvero multicolore!That party had a truly multicoloured decoration!
- Abbiamo comprato dei vestiti nuovi, sono belli, tutti colorati!We bought new clothes, they're nice, all multicoloured!
- Il prato è multicolore con tutti questi fiori.The meadow is multicoloured with all these flowers.
- Ho comprato un vestito multicolore per la festa.I bought a multicoloured dress for the party.
Example conversation
Giulia and Francesco are looking at a bouquet of flowers.
- FrancescoGuarda questo mazzo di fiori, è davvero multicolore!Look at this bouquet of flowers, it is truly multicoloured!
- GiuliaSì, Francesco, è bellissimo e molto vivace.Yes, Francesco, it is beautiful and very vibrant.
- FrancescoTi piace questo stile così multicolore?Do you like this multicoloured style?
- GiuliaCertamente, aggiunge un tocco di allegria alla stanza.Certainly, it adds a touch of cheer to the room.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
