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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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