A1 — Beginneradjective
rosso
red-haired, ginger
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
fulvoramatoaranciatorame
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
biondomorobrunogrigio
Usage note
When describing hair colour, 'rosso' means red/ginger. 'Ramato' (copper-toned) is a warm reddish-brown. 'Fulvo' is a golden-reddish tawny shade. As a standalone noun 'un rosso/una rossa' means a redhead.
Example
"Ha i capelli rossi e le lentiggini — è di origini irlandesi."
"He has red hair and freckles — he is of Irish origin."
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