Meaning
shade; nuance
- a slight difference in meaning or feeling
- a shade or gradation of colour
- a subtle aspect of something
In a sentence
Questa parola ha una sfumatura negativa.
This word has a negative nuance.
Capisci la sfumatura della frase?
Do you understand the nuance of the sentence?
Non vedo grandi sfumature tra i due testi.
I do not see major nuances between the two texts.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sfumatura | feminine · singular |
| sfumature | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Very common figuratively: una sfumatura di significato.
- Also used for colours: sfumature di blu.
- Often in plural when discussing details or nuances.