piumone
The English phrase "comforter" is translated into Italian as piumone.
piumone refers to a thick, padded cover.
Meaning: padded cover (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a combination of piuma, meaning feather or down and the augmentative suffix -one, which denotes something big or large.
Which one should you use?
Use piumone specifically for a thick, padded comforter, whereas coperta refers to a standard, thinner blanket.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of piumone is piumoni.
Did you know?
- The word piumone was originally a trade name that became so successful it replaced the generic term for a down comforter in the Italian language.
- The word piuma shares a root with the English word 'plumage', though they diverged thousands of years ago.
- In Italy, buying a piumone often involves choosing the 'grammage' of the down, a technical detail that dictates whether it is for a cool spring night or a freezing winter.
Examples in context
- Ho bisogno di un piumone caldo.I need a warm comforter.
- La coperta imbottita è perfetta per l'inverno.The comforter is perfect for winter.
- Ho appena comprato una trapunta nuova per il letto.I just bought a new comforter for the bed.
- Mi piace il mio piumino morbido e leggero.I like my soft and lightweight comforter.
- Il piumone è molto caldo.The comforter is very warm.
- Devo comprare un nuovo piumone.I need to buy a new comforter.
- Hai un piumone per l'inverno?Do you have a comforter for the winter?
Example conversation
Francesco and Chiara are shopping for bedding in a department store.
- FrancescoCerco un piumone bianco.I am looking for a white comforter.
- ChiaraQuesto piumone è in offerta.This comforter is on sale.
- FrancescoÈ molto morbido, Chiara.It is very soft, Chiara.
- ChiaraPrendiamolo, Francesco!Let's get it, Francesco!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry piumone, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries piumone, CC BY-SA 4.0.
