trasparente
/tras.paˈrɛn.te/
The Italian word for transparent is trasparente.
The adjective trasparente is used to describe objects that are see-through or clear.
Meaning: see-through, clear (adj)
Which one should you use?
While trasparente is the standard translation for transparent, the word chiaro literally translates to clear and can also be used to convey the idea of transparency.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective trasparente is invariable in gender, so it remains the same for both masculine and feminine singular nouns. For plural nouns, the form changes to trasparenti, which is used for both masculine and feminine plural forms.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables and the stress is on the 3rd syllable: /tras.paˈrɛn.te/.
Did you know?
- When talking about a 'transparent' sound in music or acoustics, Italians use trasparente to describe a sound that is pure and not muffled.
- In Italian politics and law, trasparenza is a technical term used to describe the government's legal obligation to make administrative documents accessible to the public.
- The root of trasparente comes from the Latin verb 'pareo', which means 'to appear' or 'to be visible'.
Examples in context
- Il vetro è trasparente.Glass is transparent.This sentence is useful for describing the transparency of glass.Tatoeba #13733984 by Guybrush88, translation #8006201 by Objectivesea
- Il bicchiere è trasparente.The glass is transparent.Tatoeba #13734032 by Guybrush88, translation #9564946 by DJ_Saidez
- Quest'acqua non è trasparente.This water isn't transparent.This sentence is useful for describing when water is not transparent.Tatoeba #13078227 by Guybrush88, translation #13043073 by araneo
- La finestra era fatta di vetro trasparente.The window was made of transparent glass.
- Le acque del mare erano limpide come cristallo.The waters of the sea were as clear as crystal.
- Il processo decisionale dovrebbe essere chiaro e trasparente.The decision-making process should be clear and transparent.
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Example conversation
Chiara and Alessandro are looking at a new designer table in a shop.
- AlessandroQuesto tavolo è molto elegante.This table is very elegant.
- ChiaraSì, ma il piano è troppo trasparente.Yes, but the top is too transparent.
- AlessandroTi piace la plastica trasparente?Do you like transparent plastic?
- ChiaraNo, preferisco un materiale coprente.No, I prefer an opaque material.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “transparent” translations and entries trasparente, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries trasparente, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
