Translation of Italian word "occhio" to English
occhio
/ˈɔk.kjo/
How to use
The Italian noun 'occhio' (masculine) denotes 'eye' (Eye). It typically takes the definite article 'l''. The diminutive and augmentative forms of 'occhio' (e.g. with suffixes like -ino, -one, -etto, -accio) are common in informal Italian and express affection, size, or disapproval.
🇬🇧 English
eye
Example
Ha gli occhi azzurri come il mare.
He/she has blue eyes like the sea.
Chiudi gli occhi e fai un bel respiro.
Close your eyes and take a deep breath.
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Common phrases
- chiudere gli occhi— close the eyes
- Chiudi gli occhi e fai un bel respiro.— Close your eyes and take a deep breath.
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What does the Italian word "occhio" mean?▼
The Italian word "occhio" means "eye" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ha gli occhi azzurri come il mare." (which translates as "He/she has blue eyes like the sea.").
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