asciugacapelli
The English phrase hair dryer is translated into Italian as asciugacapelli.
The term asciugacapelli refers to an electrical device used to blow warm air to dry hair.
How does it change in a sentence?
asciugacapelli is a masculine compound noun. It remains the same in both its singular and plural forms. To make the word plural, you change the article to gli (for example, gli asciugacapelli for the hair dryers) rather than changing the noun itself.
Did you know?
- While asciugacapelli is the standard term, you might hear the shortened word phon in casual conversation. This is a loanword from the English 'phone' but refers to the sound the machine makes rather than a telephone.
- The word capelli specifically refers to the hair on the head. If you used a different word for 'hair' like pelo, you would be describing a device for drying animal fur.
- The word 'capelli' comes from the same root as 'capello', which means 'hair', but it is also closely related to 'capo', meaning 'head'.
Examples in context
- Qualcuno mi ha rubato l'asciugacapelli.Somebody has stolen my hair dryer.This sentence is useful for reporting that someone has stolen your asciugacapelli.Tatoeba #1936972 by Guybrush88, translation #1184699 by CK
- Mi scusi, dove posso trovare l'asciugacapelli?Excuse me, where can I find the hair dryer?
- Mi piacerebbe acquistare un asciugacapelli, per favoreI would like to buy a hair dryer, please
- L'asciugacapelli è un dispositivo utile per asciugare i capelli rapidamenteThe hair dryer is a useful device for drying hair quickly
- L'asciugacapelli è troppo rumoroso.The hair dryer is too noisy.
- Dove hai messo l'asciugacapelli?Where did you put the hair dryer?
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Example conversation
Lorenzo and Chiara are getting ready in the bathroom.
- LorenzoChiara, puoi prestarmi l'asciugacapelli?Chiara, can you lend me the hair dryer?
- ChiaraCerto, è sul tavolo.Sure, it is on the table.
- LorenzoGrazie, non lo trovavo.Thanks, I couldn't find it.
- ChiaraDi nulla, Lorenzo.You're welcome, Lorenzo.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
