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How do you say "white" in Greek?

άσπρο

aspro

Noun Greek alphabet

In Greek, "white" is άσπρο.

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Pronunciation

Say AHS-pro with stress on the first syllable. The alpha (α) is 'ah', and the sigma (σ) is hard 's'.

Writing and usage

Alpha (α) with an accent mark (ά) at the start. Sigma (σ) is hard 's'. Pi (π) is hard 'p'. Rho (ρ) is rolled 'r'.

Example sentence

Αυτο το ρούχο είναι άσπρο.

This clothing is white.

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How to remember άσπρο

White is the opposite of black. The Greek root relates to brightness.

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Questions about άσπρο

How do you say "white" in Greek?

In Greek, "white" is άσπρο. It is a noun.

How is άσπρο written in Greek?

Alpha (α) with an accent mark (ά) at the start. Sigma (σ) is hard 's'. Pi (π) is hard 'p'. Rho (ρ) is rolled 'r'.

How is άσπρο used in a sentence?

Use άσπρο as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Αυτο το ρούχο είναι άσπρο. (This clothing is white.).

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