cappotto
/kapˈpɔt.to/masculine
The Italian word for coat is cappotto. Wiktionary also lists mantello and casacca.
Meaning: outer garment covering the upper torso and arms (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| cappotto | /kapˈpɔt.to/ | masculine |
| mantello | /manˈtɛl.lo/ | masculine |
| casacca | /kaˈzak.ka/ | feminine |
| giacca | /ˈd͡ʒak.ka/ | feminine |
| giubba | /ˈd͡ʒub.ba/ | feminine |
In Italian, different words are used depending on the weight, length and style of the outer garment.
Which one should you use?
The choice of word depends on the specific garment: cappotto refers specifically to a heavy, long outer garment worn for warmth. giacca refers to a lighter, shorter outer garment such as a jacket or blazer. mantello refers to a sleeveless or cape-like garment that hangs from the shoulders.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The nouns change form when moving from singular to plural: cappotto becomes cappotti, giacca becomes giacche and mantello becomes mantelli.
How do you pronounce it?
/kapˈpɔt.to/. The word has 3 syllables and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italian, the word cappa can refer to a cloak, but it is also the word used for a kitchen 'hood' or 'vent'.
- The word casacca has surprising roots in Persian, likely referring to a garment made of 'silk' that was 'stuffed' or padded.
- The word mantello shares a distant linguistic ancestor with the English word 'mantel', used for a structure above a fireplace.
Examples in context
- Ho il tuo cappotto.I have your coat.This sentence is useful for stating that you are in possession of someone's cappotto.Tatoeba #3134154 by Guybrush88, translation #2360688 by CK
- Ha un cappotto blu.She has a blue coat.This sentence is useful for describing the color of someone's cappotto.Tatoeba #10467429 by Guybrush88, translation #10192813 by ddnktr
- Dov'è la mia giacca?Where's my coat?This sentence is useful for asking for the location of your giacca.Tatoeba #3869912 by valealb, translation #2648884 by CK
- 313 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Chiara are leaving a restaurant on a cold evening.
- LorenzoHai preso il tuo cappotto?Did you take your coat?
- ChiaraSì, ma non trovo il mio cappotto.Yes, but I can't find my coat.
- LorenzoGuarda, il tuo cappotto è lì.Look, your coat is over there.
- ChiaraHai ragione, grazie Lorenzo!You're right, thanks Lorenzo!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “coat” translations and entries cappotto, mantello, casacca, giacca, giubba, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cappotto, casacca, giacca, mantello, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
