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chiaro

clear

adjective KYAH-roh Common

Origin: from Latin clarus 'bright, famous'

Also means

light

Usage Note

Chiaro means both clear (understandable) and light in colour, as in verde chiaro ('light green'). As an adverb in parlare chiaro it means to speak plainly; the common interjection chiaro? checks 'got it?'.

Examples

"Il cielo è chiaro stamattina."

Natural Translation

The sky is clear this morning.

Literal Translation

The sky is clear this-morning.

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