fresco in Italian
fresco in Italian is affresco, affrescare — fresco means a painting made by applying pigment onto wet plaster, so the colour becomes part of the wall as it dries.
fresco in Italian
affresco
affrescare
(ambitransitive) To paint using fresco.
What does "fresco" mean?
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noun A painting made by applying pigment onto wet plaster, so the colour becomes part of the wall as it dries.
"Michelangelo painted the famous frescoes on the Sistine Chapel ceiling."
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fresco in a sentence
- Michelangelo painted the famous frescoes on the Sistine Chapel ceiling.
- Tourists lined up to see the medieval frescoes in the old cathedral.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "fresco" in Italian?
"fresco" in Italian is affresco, affrescare. fresco means: A painting made by applying pigment onto wet plaster, so the colour becomes part of the wall as it dries.
How do you use "fresco" in a sentence?
Example: "Michelangelo painted the famous frescoes on the Sistine Chapel ceiling." In Italian, "fresco" is affresco, affrescare.
Are there other ways to say "fresco" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "fresco": affresco, affrescare.
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