rossa
red (feminine form)
adjective ROHS-sah Rare
Origin: From Latin russus (red, reddish).
Usage Note
Rossa is the feminine form of rosso. It functions as a standalone adjective agreeing with a feminine noun (la macchina rossa), and colloquially as a noun meaning a red-haired woman (una rossa). In Italian, adjectives agree in gender and number with their noun: rosso/rossa/rossi/rosse. Do not use rossa with masculine nouns.
Examples
"Ha comprato una borsa rossa."
Natural Translation
She bought a red bag.
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