Italian · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Purple" in Italian: viola
viola
Purple in Italian is viola (VYOH-lah). After a noun it often stays viola for all genders: una sciarpa viola, un cappotto viola.
Choosing a sweater
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How to pronounce viola
Say it
VYOH-lah
/ˈvjɔ.la/
Viola stresses VYOH: VYOH-lah. Soft v. Also the flower and the instrument namesake.
"Purple" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| viola | purple; violet Color. | Color. |
| viola scuro | dark purple Shade. | Shade. |
| viola chiaro | light purple Shade. | Shade. |
| in viola | in purple Outfit. | Outfit. |
How to use viola in real life
- 1Choosing a sweater
Prendo il maglione viola.
I'll take the purple sweater.
Maglione viola.
- 2Flower market
Quei fiori viola sono bellissimi.
Those purple flowers are beautiful.
Fiori viola.
- 3Team colors
La sciarpa della tifoseria è viola.
The fans' scarf is purple.
È viola.
Mistakes English speakers make with viola
Incorrect: Una maglia viola-a.
Correct: Una maglia viola.
Viola as color usually stays invariable after the noun.
Incorrect: Voglio purple jeans.
Correct: Voglio jeans viola.
Use viola, not English purple.
Good to know
Viola is purple and also Florence's football color—tifosi fiorentini live in viola. The word also names the violet flower and the viola instrument.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Picking nail polish
ChatPal
Preferisci il viola o il rosso?
Do you prefer purple or red?
You
Il viola, più elegante.
Purple—more elegant.
ChatPal
Ok, questo smalto viola è nuovo.
Ok, this purple polish is new.
You
Perfetto, lo provo.
Perfect, I'll try it.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Purple" in Italian
Agreement?
As a color after the noun, usually invariable.
Dark purple?
Viola scuro.
Violet flower?
Also la viola.
Instrument?
La viola—different meaning, same spelling.
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