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Italian

velluto

/velˈlu.to/noun · masculineB2
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Meaning

velvet

  • (figurative, di velluto) velvety softness and smoothness

In a sentence

Ho comprato una giacca di velluto blu.

I bought a blue velvet jacket.

Che pelle di velluto hai sulle mani!

Your hands have such velvety skin!

Le pesanti tende del teatro sono di velluto rosso.

The heavy theater curtains are made of red velvet.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
vellutomasculine · singular
vellutimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Usually uncountable for fabric: velluto. For types, use velluti: velluti pregiati, velluti a coste.
  • Do not confuse with velour in English; Italian velluto is the normal word for velvet in both clothing and furnishing contexts.
  • In figurative use, di velluto often describes a soft voice, touch, or manner: una voce di velluto.
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