rosa
/ˈrɔ.za/feminine
The Italian word for rose is rosa.
rosa is the noun used to refer to the flower. It can also function as an adjective meaning the color pink.
Meaning: flower (noun)
Which one should you use?
As an adjective, rosa refers to the color pink. In contrast, rosato is often used to describe a pinkish tint or is used specifically when referring to rosé wine. The word Rosa (capitalized) is a female given name.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the noun rosa is rose.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable: /ˈrɔ.za/.
Did you know?
- The word rosa can refer to a 'roster' or a 'squad' of athletes in a sports team. A coach might talk about his rosa when discussing the available players for a match.
- While rosa is the flower, the Italian word for 'pink' as a color is the same word, but it remains singular even when describing a plural object. You would say 'le scarpe rosa' rather than 'le scarpe rose'.
- While rosa means pink, the Italian word for a 'blush' on the cheeks is rossore, which comes from rosso meaning 'red'.
Examples in context
- La rosa è rosa.The rose is pink.This sentence is useful for seeing how the noun and adjective forms of rosa work together.Tatoeba #8242991 by Guybrush88, translation #1417588 by marcelostockle
- Io vedo una rosa.I see a rose.This sentence shows how to use the noun rosa to indicate seeing a flower.Tatoeba #1916631 by Guybrush88, translation #1912214 by CM
- Vedo la mia rosa.I see my rose.This sentence demonstrates the use of the possessive with the noun rosa.Tatoeba #5873697 by WM3DAS, translation #1912236 by qwertzu
- Mi ha regalato una rosa rossa.He/she gave me a red rose.
- Ti ho portato una rosellina rossa.I brought you a little red rose.
- Ammiro le rose gialle nel tuo giardino.I admire the yellow roses in your garden.
- Le rose sono il simbolo dell'amore e della passione, la loro bellezza mi incanta.Roses are the symbol of love and passion, their beauty enchantes me.
- Voglio regalarti un mazzo di rose per il tuo compleanno.I want to give you a bouquet of roses for your birthday.
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Example conversation
Giulia and Matteo are in a flower shop.
- GiuliaGuarda che bella questa rosa!Look how beautiful this rose is!
- MatteoSì, la rosa è splendida, Giulia.Yes, the rose is splendid, Giulia.
- GiuliaPrendo questa rosa per il vaso.I will take this rose for the vase.
- MatteoOttima idea, è molto elegante.Great idea, it is very elegant.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rose” translations and entries rosa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
