barba
beard
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ˈbar.ba/
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Cultural Note
Italian men take beard grooming seriously, with barbershops (barbieri) experiencing a renaissance in recent years. 'Che barba!' is a common exclamation meaning 'How boring!' — nothing to do with actual beards. A well-groomed 'barba di tre giorni' (three-day stubble) is considered attractive.
📝 Example Sentences
Ti sta bene la barba lunga.
The long beard looks good on you.
Si è fatto crescere la barba quest'inverno.
He grew a beard this winter.
Che barba! means How boring!
The expression 'Che barba!' actually means 'How boring!'