acqua e sapone

Italian

Etymology

Literally, “water and soap”.

Adjective

acqua e sapone (invariable)

  1. girl-next-door; without makeup; fresh and natural; simple; natural
    Synonyms: semplice, naturale
    È bella anche acqua e sapone.
    She looks beautiful even without makeup.
    • 2020, “Acqua e Sapone”, in Feat (stato di natura), performed by Francesca Michielin:
      Io sono qui sola in piedi, tutta acqua e sapone / A chiederti come in un film di amarmi quando piove
      I am here standing, all without makeup / Asking you how to love me when it rains in a film
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