cardigan
The Italian word for cardigan is cardigan.
Meaning: type of sweater (noun)
Did you know?
- If the cardigan is very light and knitted with an open weave, Italians call it a coprispalle, which literally means 'shoulder-cover'.
- In Italy, a cardigan is often called a giacca di lana if it is structured like a jacket.
- While the word is a loanword from English, an Italian might use the word maglia to refer to a cardigan in casual conversation.
Examples in context
- Ho comprato un cardigan nuovo in negozio.I bought a new cardigan in the shop.
- Ho trovato un maglioncino adorabile in saldo.I found an adorable cardigan on sale.
- Indosso un cardigan di lana.I am wearing a wool cardigan.
- Il tuo cardigan è molto morbido.Your cardigan is very soft.
- Ho comprato un cardigan blu.I bought a blue cardigan.
Example conversation
Francesco and Sofia are getting ready to go outside.
- FrancescoSofia, fa freddo fuori.Sofia, it's cold outside.
- SofiaHai ragione, prendo il mio cardigan.You're right, I'll take my cardigan.
- FrancescoTi sta bene quel colore.That color looks good on you.
- SofiaGrazie, Francesco!Thank you, Francesco!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cardigan” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
