Meaning
nail polish; enamel
- nail polish, nail varnish
- enamel (coating for metal, teeth, or ceramics)
In a sentence
Ho comprato uno smalto rosso ieri pomeriggio.
I bought a red nail polish yesterday afternoon.
Ti piace questo colore di smalto?
Do you like this nail polish colour?
Lo smalto non si è ancora asciugato del tutto.
The nail polish hasn't completely dried yet.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| smalto | masculine · singular |
| smalti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Takes the definite article 'lo' and indefinite 'uno' because it begins with 's' + consonant.
- In cosmetics, 'mettere lo smalto' means 'to put on nail polish'.