trasparente

transparent

adjective trah-spah-REN-teh Less Common

Origin: Medieval Latin transparere (to show through), from trans- + parere (to appear)

Also means

clear; see-through

Usage Note

Trasparente is invariable for gender (un vetro trasparente, una tenda trasparente) but has a plural trasparenti. Figuratively it means 'open, transparent' in governance or relationships: una politica trasparente ('a transparent policy'). The noun trasparenza means 'transparency.'

Examples

"Il ghiaccio del lago era trasparente come vetro."

Natural Translation

The lake ice was as clear as glass.

Literal Translation

The ice of-the lake was transparent like glass.

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