lavanderia a secco
The English phrase dry cleaners is translated into Italian as lavanderia a secco.
Use lavanderia a secco when you specifically need to specify chemical/solvent cleaning for delicate fabrics rather than standard washing.
Which one should you use?
While lavanderia a secco specifically refers to dry cleaning, the word lavanderia alone can refer to any laundry service, including those using water.
Did you know?
- In various Italian regions, you may see the word tintoria on the sign of a dry cleaner. This is because these businesses historically specialized in both dyeing fabrics and chemical cleaning.
- The word secco is also used in art history to describe fresco a secco. This is a technique where pigments are applied to dry plaster rather than wet plaster.
- The Italian word lavanderia and the English word 'lavatory' share the same Latin root for washing.
Examples in context
- Mi scusi, dove posso trovare una lavanderia a secco?Excuse me, where can I find a dry cleaners?
- Sai dove posso trovare una lavanderia a secco?Do you know where I can find a dry cleaners?
- Fate anche riparazioni di abiti?Do you also do clothing repairs?
- Qual è il prezzo per pulire un cappotto?What is the price for cleaning a coat?
- Mi scusi, dov'è la tintoria?Excuse me, where is the dry cleaners?
- Conosci una lavanderia a secco affidabile qui vicino?Do you know a reliable dry cleaners nearby?
- Hai qualche consiglio su una lavanderia a secco di cui fidarti?Do you have any recommendations for a trustworthy dry cleaners?
- Devo portare questo abito in lavanderia a secco.I have to take this suit to the dry cleaners.
- C'è una lavanderia a secco qui vicino?Is there a dry cleaners near here?
- La lavanderia a secco è chiusa di domenica.The dry cleaners is closed on Sundays.
Example conversation
Alessandro and Chiara are talking about their clothes for a wedding.
- AlessandroChiara, dove hai portato l'abito?Chiara, where did you take the dress?
- ChiaraL'ho portato in lavanderia a secco ieri.I took it to the dry cleaners yesterday.
- AlessandroQuando sarà pronto per il ritiro?When will it be ready for pickup?
- ChiaraSarebbe pronto domani pomeriggio.It should be ready tomorrow afternoon.
