traslucido
The English word "translucent" is translated into Italian as traslucido.
The adjective is used to describe objects that allow light to pass through them but diffuse it.
Meaning: allowing light to pass through, but diffusing it (adj)
Which one should you use?
Use traslucido for objects that diffuse light, but use trasparente for objects that allow clear vision through them (transparent).
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form is traslucida, the masculine plural form is traslucidi and the feminine plural form is traslucide.
Did you know?
- While English uses 'translucent' for skin or wax, Italian often uses diafano to describe things that are delicately translucent, such as a veil or a thin piece of silk.
- While traslucido is technically correct, an Italian speaker describing a soft, glowing light might prefer the word velato, which literally means 'veiled'.
- In Italian, lucidare is the verb meaning 'to polish'. This links the concept of being 'translucent' to the physical act of scrubbing a surface until it reflects light.
Examples in context
- Questa finestra è traslucida.This window is translucent.
- Il vetro traslucido garantisce privacy senza bloccare la luce.Translucent glass provides privacy without blocking light.
- Il vetro è traslucido.The glass is translucent.
- Preferisco un tessuto traslucido per le tende.I prefer a translucent fabric for the curtains.
- La luce passa attraverso il materiale traslucido.The light passes through the translucent material.
Example conversation
Francesco and Martina are choosing new curtains for their living room.
- FrancescoTi piace questo materiale traslucido?Do you like this translucent material?
- MartinaSì, è molto elegante.Yes, it is very elegant.
- FrancescoPermette alla luce di entrare nella stanza.It allows light to enter the room.
- MartinaÈ perfetto per noi.It is perfect for us.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “translucent” translations and entries traslucido, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
