Word of the Day: Carnagione

If you spend as much time as I do on the beach, then it’s probably good for you to learn today’s Word of the Day: Carnagione.

Carnagione is the Italian noun (f) for complexion. Being as white as I am, I hear this word a lot, referring to how mozzarella white-like my carnagione is. After months of tanning though, I hope to only hear it used with the word ‘normal.’ At least until about… October.

Example:
‘Valeria รจ scura di carnagione.’ – Valeria is dark-skinned. (Valeria has a dark complexion).

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About Zvia Shwirtz

In Rome for 3 years now, and counting, Zvia boasts 'pro level' knowledge of the Roman public transportation system, club/music scene, and where to get a cappuccino after 11 AM without a dirty look. She also can't believe that Italians do not know about Seinfeld.
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