Act #8: Spaghetti, calamari e… pastella!

Idioms with colors enhance the expressivity of human language. They spice up conversations, bringing vivid, clear-cut images and a powerful emotional spark to everyday interactions. Mastering some of these expressions will make you feel like a real native speaker! Although achieving a literal translation is impossible, these very idiosyncratic Italian expressions can often be translated into English with an acceptable level of approximation. In addition to the ones revolving around a single color, the Italian language boasts an exceptional collection of expressions that summon up the entire color spectrum! Let’s explore a few of them.