trasparente

Trasparente is an Italian adjective meaning capable of transmitting light so that objects behind can be seen clearly. It is used to describe materials such as glass, clear plastics, or water, but also to describe more abstract qualities when something is easy to perceive or understand.

Etymology and related forms. The word derives from Latin forms such as transparens, through + parere or apparere, and entered Italian through historical contact with French and other Romance languages. The related noun trasparenza denotes the property or quality of being transparent or open.

Usage and senses. In everyday language, trasparente describes physical clarity: una finestra trasparente, un tessuto trasparente, or una copertura trasparente. It also extends to figurative uses: una persona trasparente meaning someone who is straightforward or easy to read, and temi come processi o pratiche trasparenti referring to openness and accountability in governance, business, or science.

Comparisons and contrasts. Trasparente is distinct from traslucente (translucent), which allows light to pass but not in a way that reveals clear details, and operationally opposed to opaco (opaque). In scientific contexts, trasparenza is a property discussed in optics and materials science, often phrased as the degree of trasparenza of a material.

Examples in culture and industry. The term appears in descriptions of design, art, and architecture to emphasize clarity and honesty of presentation. In discourse about ethics and regulation, trasparenza is invoked as a standard for how information should be shared with stakeholders.