ciabatta
/t͡ʃaˈbat.ta/
The English phrase 'chancla' is translated into Italian as ciabatta.
ciabatta refers to a casual slip-on shoe, typically worn indoors or around the house.
What does it mean word for word?
The word ciabatta literally means slipper or a casual slip-on shoe.
Which one should you use?
The singular form is ciabatta, while the plural form is ciabatte.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable: /tʃaˈbat.ta/.
Did you know?
- The word ciabatta is also used to describe a power strip or extension lead because they share a similar long and thin shape.
Examples in context
- Questa ciabatta è molto comoda.This slipper is very comfortable.
Example conversation
Alessandro and Sofia are relaxing at home.
- AlessandroSofia, hai visto la mia ciabatta destra?Sofia, have you seen my right slipper?
- SofiaSì, è sotto il divano, Alessandro.Yes, it is under the sofa, Alessandro.
- AlessandroGrazie, non riuscivo a trovarla.Thanks, I couldn't find it.
- SofiaPrego, ora puoi rilassarti.You're welcome, now you can relax.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ciabatta, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ciabatta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
