ondulato
The English word "wavy" is translated into Italian as ondulato.
Ondulato is used to describe something that is full of waves. For instance, if you want to describe wavy hair, the standard phrase is capelli ondulati.
Meaning: full of waves (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The adjective ondulato is derived from the Italian noun onda, which means "wave".
Which one should you use?
You can also use ondeggiante to describe something that is wavy or undulating.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes. Use ondulata for feminine singular nouns, ondulati for masculine plural nouns and ondulate for feminine plural nouns.
Did you know?
- While ondulato describes the shape of hair, the phrase fare le onde literally means 'to make waves' but is used idiomatically to describe the act of curling hair with a tool.
- The Italian expression essere sull'onda uses the root of ondulato to mean 'to be riding the wave' of current success or popularity.
- The word ondeggiante can also be used to describe a person's movement, such as a 'wavy' or swaying walk, rather than just a static shape.
Examples in context
- I suoi capelli sono ondulati.Her hair is wavy.
- Ha i capelli mossiShe has wavy hair.
- Ha i capelli naturalmente ondulatiHe/she has naturally wavy hair.
- Taglio di capelli con ondeWavy haircut
- Acconciatura ondulataWavy hairstyle
- Questa stoffa ha una trama ondulata, sembra quasi mossa dal vento.This fabric has a wavy texture, it almost looks waved by the wind.
- Il mare è mossoThe sea is wavy.
- Ha un profilo ondulato e regolare.It has a wavy and regular profile.
- Il sentiero è un percorso ondulato.The path is a wavy route.
Example conversation
Chiara and Matteo are discussing a new hairstyle.
- ChiaraMatteo, come ti sembra il mio nuovo taglio?Matteo, how do you like my new haircut?
- MatteoÈ bellissimo, mi piace l'effetto ondulato.It's beautiful, I like the wavy effect.
- ChiaraGrazie! È più facile da gestire così.Thanks! It's easier to manage this way.
- MatteoSì, ti dona molto questo stile.Yes, this style suits you very well.
