giallo
/ˈd͡ʒal.lo/
The English word yellow is translated into Italian as giallo.
As an adjective, giallo describes something having yellow as its color. It can also function as a noun to mean the color yellow itself. Additionally, in a specific cultural context, the noun giallo is used to refer to a crime thriller or a mystery novel.
Meaning: having yellow as its color (adj)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, giallo must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes. Use gialla for feminine singular nouns, gialli for masculine plural nouns and gialle for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈdʒal.lo/. The word has 2 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The genre term giallo originated from the bright yellow covers used by the Mondadori publishing house for their mystery series starting in 1929.
- In many Mediterranean cultures, including Italy, the color yellow can sometimes carry connotations of jealousy or betrayal, which is a nuance not present in the English word 'yellow'.
- In Italian cinema, giallo refers to a specific style of stylish, suspenseful thriller often involving a masked killer and vivid colors.
Examples in context
- Il libro è giallo.The book is yellow.This sentence shows how to use giallo to describe a book.Tatoeba #6722649 by Guybrush88, translation #5256981 by solejar
- Il pesce è giallo.The fish is yellow.This sentence shows how to use giallo to describe a fish.Tatoeba #13953514 by Guybrush88, translation #13063637 by Vortarulo
- Il limone è giallo.The lemon is yellow.This sentence shows how to use giallo to describe a lemon.Tatoeba #2516139 by Guybrush88, translation #2730909 by Hybrid
- Mi piace la tua giacca gialla.I like your yellow jacket.
- Vorrei acquistare una macchina di colore giallo.I'd like to buy a car in the color yellow.
- Ho dipinto la mia stanza di giallo chiaro e sembra più luminosa.I painted my room yellow and it looks brighter.
- Hanno dipinto la loro casa di giallo ocra, sembra molto accogliente.They painted their house yellow-ochre, it looks very cozy.
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Example conversation
Matteo and Giulia are looking at a map together.
- MatteoGuarda questo sentiero giallo sulla mappa.Look at this yellow path on the map.
- GiuliaSì, è molto facile da seguire.Yes, it is very easy to follow.
- MatteoDobbiamo girare a destra dopo il ponte.We have to turn right after the bridge.
- GiuliaVa bene, seguo il colore giallo.Alright, I'll follow the yellow color.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “yellow” translations and entries giallo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries giallo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
