Meaning
neutral
- not taking part or giving assistance in a dispute; impartial
- having neither acid nor alkaline qualities (chemistry) or lacking strong color
In a sentence
Il mediatore deve rimanere sempre neutro durante le trattative.
The mediator must always remain neutral during negotiations.
Abbiamo dipinto le pareti della camera da letto con colori neutri.
We painted the bedroom walls with neutral colors.
Uso un sapone neutro perché ho la pelle particolarmente sensibile.
I use a neutral soap because I have particularly sensitive skin.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| neutro | masculine · singular |
| neutra | feminine · singular |
| neutri | masculine · plural |
| neutre | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- In chemistry, refers to pH 7 (e.g. 'sapone neutro').
- In grammar, refers to the neuter gender, which does not exist in modern Italian.