Italian · Body & Health
"Beard" in Italian: barba
la barba
Beard in Italian is la barba (BAR-bah). Farsi la barba means to shave. A short beard is una barba corta; stubble is la barba di due giorni.
Description
Il professore ha una barba bianca.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce barba
Say it
BAR-bah
/ˈbar.ba/
Barba is BAR-bah. Stress the first syllable.
"Beard" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la barba | the beard Facial hair. | Facial hair. |
| farsi la barba | to shave Morning routine. | Morning routine. |
| barba lunga | long beard Description. | Description. |
| senza barba | clean-shaven No beard. | No beard. |
How to use barba in real life
- 1Description
Il professore ha una barba bianca.
The professor has a white beard.
Una barba.
- 2Morning
Mi faccio la barba prima di uscire.
I shave before going out.
Farsi la barba.
- 3Salon
Vorrei accorciare la barba, non toglierla.
I'd like to shorten the beard, not remove it.
La barba.
Mistakes English speakers make with barba
Incorrect: Il barba.
Correct: La barba.
Barba is feminine.
Incorrect: La beard.
Correct: La barba.
Use barba.
Good to know
Barba covers everything from designer stubble to full beards. Barbiere is the barber; many men still say mi faccio la barba even when they only trim.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At the barber
ChatPal
Come vuoi la barba oggi?
How do you want the beard today?
You
Lascia la barba corta sui lati.
Leave the beard short on the sides.
ChatPal
Ok. Sistemo anche il contorno della barba.
Ok. I'll tidy the beard line too.
You
Perfetto. Non tagliare troppo la barba sotto il mento.
Perfect. Don't cut too much beard under the chin.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Beard" in Italian
Gender?
Feminine: la barba.
To shave?
Farsi la barba.
Mustache?
I baffi—separate word.
Beard oil?
Olio per la barba.
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