Italian · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Blue" in Italian: blu
blu
Note: light blue: azzurro/a
Blue in Italian is blu (bloo). It stays blu for masculine and feminine. Light blue is often azzurro / azzurra.
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How to pronounce blu
Say it
bloo
/blu/
Blu is a short bloo—one syllable. Azzurro is aht-TSOOR-roh.
"Blue" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| blu | blue Clothes, objects; invariable. | Clothes, objects; invariable. |
| azzurro / azzurra | light blue Sky, sports, softer shade. | Sky, sports, softer shade. |
| blu scuro | dark blue Navy tones. | Navy tones. |
| occhi blu | blue eyes Descriptions. | Descriptions. |
How to use blu in real life
- 1Shopping
Prendo la maglia blu, non quella rossa.
I'll take the blue sweater, not the red one.
Blu.
- 2Describing someone
Ha gli occhi blu chiarissimi.
He has very light blue eyes.
Occhi blu.
- 3Car color
La macchina blu è la mia.
The blue car is mine.
Macchina blu.
Mistakes English speakers make with blu
Incorrect: Una maglia blua.
Correct: Una maglia blu.
Blu does not add -a; it stays blu.
Incorrect: Il cielo è blu. (if you mean soft sky blue)
Correct: Il cielo è azzurro.
Sky blue is usually azzurro; blu is deeper.
Good to know
Blu labels jeans and navy jackets; azzurro paints the sky and the national football shirt. Fashion tags almost always write blu.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Picking a shirt in a shop
ChatPal
Ti sta meglio il blu o il verde?
Does blue or green look better on you?
You
Il blu: è il mio colore.
Blue: it's my color.
ChatPal
Allora prendiamo anche la cravatta blu.
Then let's also get the blue tie.
You
Sì, stessa tonalità.
Yes, the same shade.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Blue" in Italian
Does blu change for gender?
No—blu stays blu.
Light blue?
Azzurro / azzurra.
Dark blue?
Blu scuro.
Blue eyes?
Occhi blu.
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