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How do you say "opaque" in Italian?
opaco
In Italian, "opaque" is opaco.
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Pronunciation
Opaco is oh-PAH-koh, stress on the second syllable, related to the English word 'opaque'.
Grammar notes
opaco is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
La finestra gelata è opaca.
The frosted window is opaque.
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How to remember opaco
Opaco and 'opaque' share the same root, both describing something you can't see through.
Related words
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- traditional Tradizionale
- modernized Modernizzato
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- arrogant arrogante
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Questions about opaco
How do you pronounce opaco?
Opaco is oh-PAH-koh, stress on the second syllable, related to the English word 'opaque'.
Is opaco formal or casual?
opaco is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is opaco used in Italian?
opaco is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: La finestra gelata è opaca. (The frosted window is opaque.).
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