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"White" in Italian: bianco/a
bianco/a
White in Italian is bianco (BYAHN-koh) masculine and bianca feminine. Plural bianchi / bianche. Vino bianco is white wine.
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How to pronounce bianco/a
Say it
BYAHN-koh
/ˈbjank.ko/
Bianco stresses BYAHN: BYAHN-koh. Soft bi. Bianca is BYAHN-kah.
"White" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| bianco / bianca | white Clothes, walls, hair. | Clothes, walls, hair. |
| bianchi / bianche | white (plural) Agree with plural nouns. | Agree with plural nouns. |
| vino bianco | white wine Menus. | Menus. |
| camicia bianca | white shirt Dress codes. | Dress codes. |
How to use bianco/a in real life
- 1Laundry
Non mischiare i vestiti bianchi con i neri.
Don't mix the white clothes with the black ones.
Bianchi.
- 2Wine order
Prendiamo una bottiglia di vino bianco.
Let's get a bottle of white wine.
Bianco.
- 3Outfit
Quella camicia bianca è perfetta per oggi.
That white shirt is perfect for today.
Bianca.
Mistakes English speakers make with bianco/a
Incorrect: La maglia è bianco.
Correct: La maglia è bianca.
Agree: bianca feminine.
Incorrect: Il muro è white.
Correct: Il muro è bianco.
Use bianco, not English white.
Good to know
Vino bianco is ordered by the glass everywhere. Wedding talk still loves tutto bianco without irony.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing wall paint
ChatPal
Preferisci un bianco caldo o freddo?
Do you prefer a warm white or a cool white?
You
Un bianco caldo, tipo latte.
A warm white, like milk.
ChatPal
Allora le pareti saranno bianche.
Then the walls will be white.
You
Sì.
Yes.
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FAQ
Common questions about "White" in Italian
Feminine?
Bianca.
Plural?
Bianchi / bianche.
White wine?
Vino bianco.
White shirt?
Camicia bianca.
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