heypolyglot
Italian

colorazione

/koloraˈt͡sjo.ne/noun · feminineC2
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Meaning

colouring, colouration

  • the act or process of dyeing or colouring something
  • the characteristic shade, colour, or pigmentation of an object or organism

In a sentence

Questo tipo di pianta assume una colorazione rossastra in autunno.

This type of plant takes on a reddish colour in autumn.

Ha scelto una nuova colorazione permanente per i capelli.

She chose a new permanent hair dye.

Perché le foglie mostrano una colorazione così irregolare?

Why do the leaves show such irregular colouring?

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
colorazionefeminine · singular
colorazionifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Feminine noun ending in -zione; forms plural with -zioni.

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