Meaning
light blue
- light blue, sky-blue
- of the Italian national team
In a sentence
Ho comprato una maglietta azzurra per l'estate.
I bought a light blue T-shirt for the summer.
Hai visto il cielo azzurro stamattina?
Did you see the blue sky this morning?
Il mare oggi è azzurro e calmo.
The sea is light blue and calm today.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| azzurro | masculine · singular |
| azzurra | feminine · singular |
| azzurri | masculine · plural |
| azzurre | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use azzurro for the typical sky-blue shade; blu is darker. Celeste often overlaps, but azzurro is the more common everyday choice.
- As an adjective, it agrees in gender and number: azzurro, azzurra, azzurri, azzurre.
- For Italian national teams, Azzurri/Azzurre is often capitalized when used like a nickname in sports writing.