accogliente
/ak.koʎˈʎɛn.te/
The English adjective cosy can be translated into Italian as accogliente.
accogliente is used to describe something that affords comfort and warmth.
Meaning: affording comfort and warmth (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable. It is pronounced /ak.koʎˈʎɛn.te/.
Did you know?
- If a space is so cosy that it feels like a protective cocoon, an Italian might describe it as coccoloso, which relates to the word for 'cuddling'.
- The word accogliente comes from the verb accogliere, which means 'to welcome' or 'to receive'. While 'cosy' describes a feeling, the Italian term describes a space that actively welcomes you.
- In a casual setting, rather than using accogliente, you might describe a place as calduccio, a diminutive of caldo (hot) that implies a pleasant, snug warmth.
Examples in context
- L'hotel offre camere accoglientiThe hotel offers cosy rooms
- Il divano è molto confortevoleThe sofa is very cosy
- C'è una piacevole atmosfera familiare in questo ristoranteThere is a cosy family atmosphere in this restaurant
- La casa di mia nonna è accoglientissimaMy grandma's house is extremely cosy
- Questa poltrona è davvero comodaThis armchair is really cosy
- Questo piccolo caffè è davvero intimoThis small coffee shop is really cosy
- Questo caffè è molto accogliente.This cafe is very cosy.
- La camera è calda e accogliente.The room is warm and cosy.
- Ho creato un ambiente accogliente.I created a cosy environment.
Example conversation
Alessandro and Sofia are visiting a new apartment.
- AlessandroGuarda questo appartamento, è così accogliente!Look at this apartment, it is so cosy!
- SofiaHai ragione, mi piace molto l'atmosfera.You are right, I really like the atmosphere.
- AlessandroSarebbe perfetto per noi, non trovi?It would be perfect for us, don't you think?
- SofiaSì, è un posto davvero accogliente.Yes, it is a truly cosy place.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cosy” translations and entries accogliente, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
