Rosso

Rosso is the Italian word for the color red. In Italian, rosso describes a broad range of red hues and is used in everyday speech, fashion, design, and art. The term appears in compound color names such as rosso rubino (ruby red) and rosso sangue (blood red), and its usage extends to descriptions of objects, landscapes, and materials.

The word’s etymology traces to Latin russus, meaning red. In Italian, the adjective has a masculine form rosso and a feminine form rossa, with agreement to the noun it modifies. Variants and gradations include rosso chiaro (light red) and rosso scuro (dark red).

Rosso is also a common Italian surname. It is found throughout Italy and among Italian-speaking communities abroad, and it may appear as a family name in records, passports, and on contemporary branding.

Beyond language, Rosso appears in culture and media as a surname for fictional characters, studio names, and product brands, reflecting its recognizability as a short, evocative word tied to color.

As a term, Rosso is primarily recognized as the Italian word for red, with principal uses in language, naming, and cultural contexts.