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calvo

English translation of calvo

be bald

The word 'calvo' in Italian is used to describe someone who is bald. It can also be used to describe a bald animal, such as a bald eagle, which is translated as 'aquila calva'. In Italian, 'calvo' is used as an adjective and can be used to describe both males and females. For example, 'lui è calvo' means 'he is bald' and 'lei è calva' means 'she is bald'.


Example sentences using: calvo

Lui è calvo ma molto simpatico.

English translation of Lui è calvo ma molto simpatico.

He is bald but very nice.

This phrase describes a person who does not have hair on their head but has a pleasant personality.

La mia nonna è calva e porta sempre un cappello.

English translation of La mia nonna è calva e porta sempre un cappello.

My grandmother is bald and always wears a hat.

In this example, the phrase refers to a grandmother who lacks hair and chooses to wear a hat regularly.

Essere calvo può essere una scelta di stile.

English translation of Essere calvo può essere una scelta di stile.

Being bald can be a style choice.

This phrase suggests that some people may choose to be bald as a fashion statement rather than due to genetic reasons.

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