Meaning
complexion, skin tone
- the natural color and appearance of a person's skin
- complexion, especially of the face
In a sentence
Ha una carnagione molto chiara d'inverno.
She has a very fair complexion in winter.
Che carnagione ha tuo fratello?
What complexion does your brother have?
Non ho una carnagione scura.
I don’t have a dark complexion.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| carnagione | feminine · singular |
| carnagioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used with adjectives: carnagione chiara, scura, olivastra.
- Refers to skin tone or complexion, not skin in general; pelle is broader.
- Usually singular.