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moro

dark-haired, dark-complexioned

adjective MOH-roh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Appearance

Origin: Latin Maurus (Moor, North African)

Also means

Moorish

Usage Note

Moro as an adjective means dark-haired or dark-skinned (referring to complexion), and is commonly used in Italian to describe appearance without negative connotation — roughly equivalent to English 'dark' or 'brunette'. As a noun, il Moro historically referred to a Moorish person; il Moro di Venezia is Othello. Do not confuse with more (plural of mora = blackberry).

Examples

"Ha i capelli mori e gli occhi scuri."

Natural Translation

She has dark hair and dark eyes.

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