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"Orange (color)" in Italian: arancione
arancione
Orange as a colour in Italian is arancione (ah-rahn-CHOH-neh). Same form for masculine and feminine; plural often arancioni. The fruit is arancia—different word.
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How to pronounce arancione
Say it
ah-rahn-CHOH-neh
/a.ranˈtʃo.ne/
Arancione stresses CHOH: ah-rahn-CHOH-neh. Soft c before i. Soft ch before o.
"Orange (color)" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| arancione | orange (colour) Clothes, paint, signs. | Clothes, paint, signs. |
| arancioni | orange (plural) Agreeing with plural nouns. | Agreeing with plural nouns. |
| maglia arancione | orange sweater Shopping. | Shopping. |
| arancia | orange (fruit) Different word—food, not this entry. | Different word—food, not this entry. |
How to use arancione in real life
- 1Bike safety
Metto il giubbotto arancione di sera.
I wear the orange jacket at night.
Arancione.
- 2Paint choice
Quel muro arancione è troppo forte.
That orange wall is too strong.
Arancione.
- 3Market clothes
Queste scarpe arancioni ti stanno bene.
These orange shoes suit you.
Arancioni.
Mistakes English speakers make with arancione
Incorrect: La maglia è arancia.
Correct: La maglia è arancione.
Colour is arancione; arancia is the fruit.
Incorrect: Il cappello è orange.
Correct: Il cappello è arancione.
Use arancione, not English orange.
Good to know
Arancione is the colour; arancia is the fruit—mix them and Italians notice. Road crews love high-vis arancione.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Buying a festival T-shirt
ChatPal
Preferisci il verde o l'arancione?
Do you prefer green or orange?
You
L'arancione, si vede di più.
Orange — it's more visible.
ChatPal
Questa maglia arancione è la tua taglia.
This orange T-shirt is your size.
You
La prendo.
I'll take it.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Orange (color)" in Italian
Colour vs fruit?
Arancione = colour; arancia = fruit.
Gender forms?
Usually invariable arancione; plural arancioni.
Orange sweater?
Maglia arancione.
Does it change for feminine?
Generally no — la maglia arancione.
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