rossonero

red-and-black

noun ros-soh-NEH-roh Rare

Also means

AC Milan supporter

Usage Note

Rossonero ('red-black') is primarily used as the nickname for AC Milan and its supporters, whose colours are red and black. As an adjective it agrees normally: la maglia rossonera. As a noun i rossoneri refers collectively to AC Milan players or fans. The word is a compound of rosso (red) and nero (black).

Examples

"I rossoneri hanno vinto la partita per tre a uno."

Natural Translation

The red-and-blacks won the match three to one.

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