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"Gray" in Italian: grigio/a
grigio/a
Gray in Italian is grigio (GREE-joh) masculine and grigia feminine. Plural grigi / grigie. Un cielo grigio is a gray sky.
Weather
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How to pronounce grigio/a
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GREE-joh
/ˈɡri.dʒo/
Grigio stresses GREE: GREE-joh. Soft gi as j. Grigia is GREE-jah.
"Gray" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| grigio / grigia | gray Color agreement. | Color agreement. |
| cielo grigio | gray sky Weather. | Weather. |
| capelli grigi | gray hair Description. | Description. |
| grigio chiaro | light gray Shade. | Shade. |
How to use grigio/a in real life
- 1Weather
Oggi il cielo è grigio.
Today the sky is gray.
È grigio.
- 2Clothes
Porto la giacca grigia stasera.
I'm wearing the gray jacket tonight.
Grigia feminine.
- 3Hair
Ha qualche capello grigio sulle tempie.
He has a few gray hairs at the temples.
Capello grigio.
Mistakes English speakers make with grigio/a
Incorrect: La maglia è grigio.
Correct: La maglia è grigia.
Agree: grigia with maglia.
Incorrect: Un cielo gray.
Correct: Un cielo grigio.
Use grigio, not English gray.
Good to know
Grigio weather talk is daily winter chat in northern cities. Fashion loves grigio perla and grigio antracite; everyday speech sticks to grigio.
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Choosing a suit color
ChatPal
Preferisci il blu o il grigio?
Do you prefer blue or gray?
You
Il grigio, più sobrio.
Gray—more understated.
ChatPal
Ok, questa cravatta sta bene sul grigio.
Ok, this tie works on the gray.
You
Perfetto, la prendo.
Perfect, I'll take it.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Gray" in Italian
Feminine form?
Grigia.
Gray hair?
Capelli grigi.
Light gray?
Grigio chiaro.
Gray vs grey spelling?
Italian is always grigio.
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