deodorante
/de.o.doˈran.te/masculine
The Italian word for deodorant is deodorante.
The term refers to an odor-controlling cosmetic used for the underarm. To say you are applying it, Italians typically use the verb mettersi (to put on oneself), as in mettersi il deodorante.
Meaning: odor-controlling cosmetic for the underarm (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
deodorante is a masculine noun, meaning it is preceded by masculine articles such as il or un. The plural form of the word is deodoranti. The word can also function as an adjective meaning 'acting to control odor'.
How do you pronounce it?
/de.o.doˈran.te/ (5 syllables). The stress is on the 4th syllable.
Did you know?
- Despite its Latin roots, the Italian word deodorante was borrowed from English or French rather than being coined independently from Latin.
- The word deodorante can be used as an adjective to describe non-cosmetic items, such as candeggina deodorante which is 'scented bleach'.
- In Italian beauty and pharmacy aisles, you will often see the term roll-on used instead of deodorante to specify the applicator type, as it is a widely accepted anglicism.
Examples in context
- Ecco un po' di deodorante.Here's some deodorant.This sentence shows how to offer someone some of the product using deodorante.Tatoeba #3426862 by Guybrush88, translation #2245560 by CK
- Tom non porta il deodorante.Tom doesn't wear deodorant.This sentence demonstrates how to say someone does not wear deodorante.Tatoeba #10096040 by Guybrush88, translation #10093183 by ddnktr
- Mi misi il deodorante per coprire il mio odore naturale.I put on deodorant to cover my natural smell.This sentence illustrates the use of deodorante when describing the act of applying it.Tatoeba #11762673 by Nuel, translation #11762672 by Nuel
- Hai bisogno di un deodorante? Posso prestartelo!Do you need deodorant? I can lend it to you!
- Hai preso il deo?Did you get the deo (deodorant)?
- Vorrei comprare un buon deodorante.I would like to buy a good deodorant.
- Mi consigli un deodorante efficace?Can you recommend an effective deodorant?
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Matteo and Giulia are shopping for toiletries at the supermarket.
- MatteoGiulia, hai visto il mio deodorante?Giulia, have you seen my deodorant?
- GiuliaNo, Matteo, ma possiamo prenderne uno nuovo.No, Matteo, but we can get a new one.
- MatteoHai ragione, prendiamo questo deodorante qui.You are right, let's take this deodorant here.
- GiuliaVa bene, mettiamolo nel carrello.Okay, let's put it in the cart.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “deodorant” translations and entries deodorante, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries deodorante, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
