armadio
/arˈma.djo/masculine
The English word 'closet' can be translated into Italian as armadio or ripostiglio.
Meaning: furniture (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| armadio | /arˈma.djo/ | masculine |
| ripostiglio | /ri.posˈtiʎ.ʎo/ | masculine |
In Italian, the term used depends on whether you are referring to a piece of furniture or a built-in storage space.
Which one should you use?
Use armadio for a wardrobe or a piece of furniture used specifically for storing clothes. Use ripostiglio for a storage closet, a pantry or a small built-in room used for general storage.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both words are masculine nouns. The plural of armadio is armadi, and the plural of ripostiglio is ripostigli.
How do you pronounce it?
The word armadio is pronounced /arˈma.djo/. It has three syllables, and the stress is on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- The word armadio shares a common ancestor with the English word 'armory', as both stem from the Latin 'arma' meaning 'weapons'.
- If you are looking for a walk-in closet, you might use the term cabina, which also refers to a small cabin on a ship or an elevator car.
- While an English speaker might call a small pantry a 'closet', an Italian speaker would almost always use dispensa if the space is specifically for food.
Examples in context
- Tom ha aperto l'armadio.Tom unlocked the closet.This sentence is useful for practicing the verb for unlocking with armadio.Tatoeba #2769612 by Guybrush88, translation #2645266 by CK
- Layla ha aperto l'armadio.Layla opened the closet.This sentence is useful for practicing the verb for opening with armadio.Tatoeba #6111386 by Guybrush88, translation #6107490 by OsoHombre
- La sciarpa è nell'armadio.The scarf is in the closet.This sentence is useful for describing the location of an item within an armadio.Tatoeba #12404482 by Guybrush88, translation #12052903 by cblanken
- Nel mio ufficio, c'è un grande armadio per riporre i documentiIn my office, there is a large closet to store the documents
- L'architetto ha progettato un armadio a muro molto elegante per la camera da lettoThe architect designed a very elegant built-in closet for the bedroom
- Ho messo il mio nuovo libro nell'armadietto della cucinaI put my new book in the kitchen cupboard
- Metti l'aspirapolvere nel ripostiglioPut the vacuum cleaner in the closet
- Li ho messi nell'armadio a muro in cucina.I put them in the built-in closet in the kitchen.
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Example conversation
Matteo and Martina are tidying up the bedroom.
- MatteoDove posso mettere questi maglioni?Where can I put these sweaters?
- MartinaMettili dentro l'armadio, per favore.Put them inside the closet, please.
- MatteoL'armadio è quasi pieno.The closet is almost full.
- MartinaAllora dobbiamo fare spazio.Then we need to make space.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “closet” translations and entries armadio, ripostiglio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries armadio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
