orologio
/o.roˈlɔ.d͡ʒo/masculine
The Italian word for clock is orologio.
orologio refers to an instrument used to measure or keep track of time. The word orologio is used for both wall clocks and wristwatches.
Meaning: instrument to measure or keep track of time (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine noun orologio becomes orologi in its plural form.
Did you know?
- If you are looking for a small alarm clock, you might hear the term sveglia, which comes from the verb 'to wake up'.
- The word orologio comes from the Greek hōrológion, which was created by combining the word for 'hour' and the word for 'telling' or 'discourse'.
- In Italian, you do not 'set' a clock using the verb for 'place', but rather caricare (to load/wind) or regolare (to regulate).
Examples in context
- Di chi è l'orologio?Whose clock is it?This sentence is useful for asking about the ownership of an orologio.Tatoeba #2252049 by Guybrush88, translation #1174870 by CK
- Dov'è il mio orologio?Where is my clock?This sentence is useful for asking about the location of an orologio.Tatoeba #777326 by Guybrush88, translation #410905 by CK
- Questo orologio è mio.This clock is mine.This sentence is useful for stating that an orologio belongs to someone.Tatoeba #4896330 by Guybrush88, translation #1768523 by CK
- Ho comprato un nuovo orologio da polso.I bought a new wristwatch.
- C'è un bel quadro sopra l'orologio a parete.There is a beautiful painting above the wall clock.
- Non riesco a svegliarmi senza la sveglia.I can't wake up without the alarm clock.
- Dove hai messo la sveglia?Where did you put the alarm clock?
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Example conversation
Martina and Alessandro are in a living room.
- MartinaL'orologio è fermo.The clock has stopped.
- AlessandroDevo cambiare le pile.I need to change the batteries.
- MartinaAlessandro, hai un orologio da polso?Alessandro, do you have a wristwatch?
- AlessandroSì, ce l'ho qui.Yes, I have it right here.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “clock” translations and entries orologio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries orologio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
