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How do you say "purple" in Italian?
viola
In Italian, "purple" is viola.
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Pronunciation
VEE-oh-lah, stress on the first syllable, 'ee' as in 'feet'.
Grammar notes
Viola is an invariable adjective when describing the color, though it can be feminine when referring to the flower.
Example sentence
Mi piace il colore viola.
I like the purple color.
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How to remember viola
A violet flower is purple - viola is both the flower and the color purple.
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Questions about viola
How do you say "purple" in Italian?
In Italian, "purple" is viola. It is a noun.
How is viola written in Italian?
viola is written using the standard Italian script.
How is viola used in a sentence?
Use viola as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Mi piace il colore viola. (I like the purple color.).
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