Meaning
stain mark, halo
- A faint ring, smudge, or stain left on a surface or fabric (e.g. grease or water mark)
- A luminous ring or halo around a light source; an aura of mystery or reputation
In a sentence
Il detersivo non è riuscito a togliere questo brutto alone dalla camicia.
The detergent didn't manage to remove this ugly ring stain from the shirt.
Hai notato l'alone luminoso intorno alla luna questa notte?
Did you notice the luminous halo around the moon tonight?
La vecchia vicenda giudiziaria ha lasciato un alone di sospetto sulla sua carriera.
The old court case left an aura of suspicion over his career.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| alone | masculine · singular |
| aloni | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- In everyday contexts, usually means a faint stain on clothes or glass.
- Often used figuratively: 'un alone di mistero' (an aura of mystery).