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"Pink" in Italian: rosa
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Pink in Italian is rosa (ROH-zah). As a color after the noun it often stays rosa for all genders: una maglia rosa, un fiore rosa.
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How to pronounce rosa
Say it
ROH-zah
/ˈro.za/
Rosa stresses ROH: ROH-zah. Soft s as z between vowels.
"Pink" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| rosa | pink; rose Color and the flower. | Color and the flower. |
| rosa chiaro | light pink Shade. | Shade. |
| rosa scuro | dark pink Shade. | Shade. |
| in rosa | in pink / wearing pink Clothes. | Clothes. |
How to use rosa in real life
- 1Shopping
Prendo la felpa rosa, non quella blu.
I'll take the pink sweatshirt, not the blue one.
Felpa rosa.
- 2Flower stall
Quei fiori rosa sono freschi?
Are those pink flowers fresh?
Fiori rosa.
- 3Kids' room
Le pareti sono rosa chiaro.
The walls are light pink.
Rosa chiaro.
Mistakes English speakers make with rosa
Incorrect: Una maglia rosa-a.
Correct: Una maglia rosa.
Rosa as a color usually does not add -a/-e agreement.
Incorrect: Voglio pink sneakers.
Correct: Voglio scarpe da ginnastica rosa.
Use rosa, not English pink.
Good to know
Rosa is both pink and a rose—context decides. Fashion talk loves rosa cipria and rosa shocking; everyday speech just says rosa.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Picking a gift bag
ChatPal
Preferisci il sacchetto rosa o quello verde?
Do you prefer the pink bag or the green one?
You
Il rosa, per favore.
The pink one, please.
ChatPal
Ok, metto il nastro rosa.
Ok, I'll put on the pink ribbon.
You
Perfetto, grazie.
Perfect, thanks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Pink" in Italian
Does rosa change with gender?
As a color after the noun, usually not.
Light pink?
Rosa chiaro.
The flower?
Also la rosa—articles help: una rosa.
Wearing pink?
Sono in rosa / vestito di rosa.
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