tan in Italian

tan in Italian is abbronzato, abbronzatura, corteccia — tan means a yellowish-brown colour, or the darkened shade skin takes on after time in the sun.

tan in Italian

abbronzato

adj

Having dark skin as a result of exposure to the sun or an artificial process intended to mimic this effect.

abbronzatura

noun

A darkening of the skin resulting from exposure to sunlight or similar light sources.

corteccia

noun

The bark of an oak or other tree from which tannic acid is obtained.

abbronzarsi

verb

(transitive, intransitive) To change to a tan colour due to exposure to the sun.

abbronzare

verb

(transitive, intransitive) To change to a tan colour due to exposure to the sun.

conciare

verb

(transitive, stative) To change an animal hide into leather by soaking it in tannic acid. To work as a tanner.

What does "tan" mean?

noun A yellowish-brown colour, or the darkened shade skin takes on after time in the sun.
"She came back from the beach with a deep tan."
adj Yellowish-brown in colour, or having skin darkened by the sun.
"He wore tan trousers with a navy blazer."
verb To develop a darker skin tone from sun exposure, or to turn animal hide into leather using tannic acid.
"She tans easily every summer."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

tan in a sentence

She came back from the beach with a deep tan.
He painted the fence a warm tan.
He wore tan trousers with a navy blazer.
Her tan arms stood out against the white dress.

Similar words in Italian

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Common Italian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "tan" in Italian?

"tan" in Italian is abbronzato, abbronzatura, corteccia. tan means: A yellowish-brown colour, or the darkened shade skin takes on after time in the sun.

How do you use "tan" in a sentence?

Example: "She came back from the beach with a deep tan." In Italian, "tan" is abbronzato, abbronzatura, corteccia.

Are there other ways to say "tan" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 6 translations listed for "tan": abbronzato, abbronzatura, corteccia, abbronzarsi, abbronzare, conciare.

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