ferro da stiro
masculine
The English phrase 'clothes iron' is translated into Italian as ferro da stiro.
The term refers to the appliance used for pressing clothes. To express the action of ironing, you would use the verb stirare.
Meaning: appliance for pressing clothes (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of ferro (iron), da (for/to be used for) and stiro (ironing/pressing).
How does it change in a sentence?
To form the plural, change the noun ferro to ferri while keeping the rest of the phrase the same, resulting in ferri da stiro.
Did you know?
- In Italian idioms, ferro often refers to weapons, such as a sword or a gun, creating a stark contrast to the domesticity of a ferro da stiro.
- In a casual domestic setting, an Italian might ask you to dare una stirata, which literally means 'to give an ironing'.
- The verb used for ironing, stirare, originally meant 'to stretch' or 'to straighten'.
Examples in context
- Vorrei comprare un nuovo ferro da stiro.I would like to buy a new clothes iron.
- Devo usare il ferro da stiro per la camicia.I have to use the clothes iron for the shirt.
- Il ferro da stiro è molto caldo.The clothes iron is very hot.
- Devo comprare un nuovo ferro da stiro.I need to buy a new clothes iron.
- Dov'è il ferro da stiro?Where is the clothes iron?
Example conversation
A couple is preparing for a party in their living room.
- FrancescoChiara, dove hai messo il ferro da stiro?Chiara, where did you put the clothes iron?
- ChiaraÈ nel cassetto in camera, Francesco.It is in the drawer in the bedroom, Francesco.
- FrancescoGrazie, mi serve per la camicia.Thanks, I need it for my shirt.
- ChiaraFai attenzione a non bruciarla!Be careful not to burn it!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “clothes iron” translations and entries ferro da stiro, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
