Meaning
brown-haired, chestnut
- having brown hair
- chestnut-brown in color
In a sentence
Luca ha i capelli castani.
Luca has brown hair.
Hai gli occhi castani?
Do you have brown eyes?
Mia sorella non è castana.
My sister isn't brown-haired.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| castano | masculine · singular |
| castana | feminine · singular |
| castani | masculine · plural |
| castane | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Most often used for hair and eyes: capelli castani, occhi castani.
- For general color, marrone is often more common.
- Adjective agrees in gender and number.