What does chiaro in Italian mean?

What is the meaning of the word chiaro in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use chiaro in Italian.

The word chiaro in Italian means clear, bright, light, soft, pale, clear, distinct, clear, limpid, transparent, clear, understandable, clear, precise, clear, definite, illustrious, eminent, well known, clearly, distinctly, understandably, clearly, frankly, light, light color, moonlight, introduction, say clearly, be clear like day, loud and clear, not encoded, unencrypted, set out clearly, make things plain, not see clearly, to speak clearly, to speak to one another honestly, unclear, let it be clear that, be clear about it!, is that clear?, have I explained that clearly?, Is that clear? Have I made myself clear?, unencoded broadcast, see clearly, I want to understand this clearly, I want to get to the bottom of this. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word chiaro

clear, bright

aggettivo (luminoso)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

La cucina è la stanza più chiara della casa.

The kitchen is the clearest (or: brightest) room of the house.

light, soft, pale

aggettivo (colori: luminoso, tenue) (color)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

I colori chiari assorbono meno la luce e quindi sono più indicati per i vestiti estivi.

She has fair skin.

clear, distinct

aggettivo (suono: nitido, distinto)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Mi sono dovuta spostare con il cellulare in un punto dove il suono era più chiaro.

I had to move with my mobile to a place where the sound was clearer.

clear, limpid, transparent

aggettivo (aria, acqua: limpido, terso)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

L'acqua di questo lago è molto chiara perché è poco inquinata.

This lake's water is very clear because it's only slightly polluted.

clear, understandable

aggettivo (facilmente comprensibile)

L'articolo era chiaro e molto originale ed è stato pubblicato in prima pagina.

The article was clear and very original and was published on the first page.

clear, precise

aggettivo (idee: preciso, non confuso)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Se non hai ancora le idee chiare è meglio che ci pensi su ancora una settimana.

If you're not clear yet, you better think about it for another week.

clear, definite

aggettivo (preciso, determinato)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Se ti esprimessi in modo più chiaro la gente ti ascolterebbe.

If you expressed yourself better people would listen to you.

illustrious, eminent, well known

aggettivo (famoso, insigne)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Il chirurgo di chiara fama viene spesso invitato nelle università.

The well known surgeon is often invited by universities.

clearly, distinctly, understandably

avverbio (in modo comprensibile)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

Paolo ha problemi di pronuncia e parla poco chiaro al punto che tutti fanno fatica a capirlo.

Paolo has pronunciation problems and doesn't talk very clearly, to the point that everyone finds him hard to understand.

clearly, frankly

avverbio (apertamente, schiettamente)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

Io odio le persone che non parlano chiaro e poi si meravigliano se non ottengono quello che vogliono.

I hate people that don't speak clearly (or: frankly) and who are then surprised when they don't get what they wanted.

light

sostantivo maschile (luminosità, chiarore)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Adoro passeggiare al chiaro di luna.

I love walking along in the moonlight.

light color

sostantivo maschile (colore chiaro) (US)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Quest'artista è famoso per il suo uso ostentato dei chiari.

This artist is famous for his vibrant use of light colors.

moonlight

sostantivo maschile (illuminato solo dalla luna)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

introduction

sostantivo maschile (figurato (premessa a una situazione) (to a situation)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

say clearly

be clear like day

loud and clear

locuzione avverbiale (udito: sentire bene)

not encoded, unencrypted

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Ormai anche i canali in chiaro sono disturbati.

Even the unencrypted channels are fuzzy now.

set out clearly

make things plain

not see clearly

to speak clearly

to speak to one another honestly

unclear

let it be clear that

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

be clear about it!

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")

is that clear?, have I explained that clearly?

(con tono ammonitorio)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Non si può entrare nel mio studio senza il mio permesso. Sono stato chiaro?

Is that clear? Have I made myself clear?

(chiedere se si è capito tutto)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Questo è quanto. Sono stato chiaro?

That's it. Have I made myself clear?

unencoded broadcast

(television)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

see clearly

I want to understand this clearly, I want to get to the bottom of this

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

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