corrimano
/kor.riˈma.no/masculine
The English word handrail can be translated into Italian as corrimano. Wiktionary also lists ringhiera and balaustra.
Meaning: rail which can be held (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| corrimano | /kor.riˈma.no/ | masculine |
| ringhiera | /rinˈɡjɛ.ra/ | feminine |
| balaustra | /ba.laˈus.tra/ | feminine |
| parapetto | /ˌpa.raˈpɛt.to/ | masculine |
A handrail is a rail which can be held. Use corrimano specifically for the part of a staircase or structure designed to be gripped by the hand for support.
Which one should you use?
While corrimano is for gripping, use ringhiera to refer to a decorative or protective railing, such as those found on balconies or bridges, which may not be primarily intended for gripping. Other related terms include balaustra and parapetto.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word corrimano is an invariable noun, meaning its form does not change in the plural.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /kor.riˈma.no/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- The word parapetto literally translates to 'chest-protector', as it is composed of para meaning 'to block' and petto meaning 'chest'.
Examples in context
- Tieniti stretto al corrimano.Hold on to the handrail.Tatoeba #7810761 by Guybrush88, translation #435122 by lukaszpp
- Questo è un robusto corrimano.This is a sturdy handrail.Tatoeba #7810755 by Guybrush88, translation #7797407 by sharris123
- Tieniti saldamente al corrimano.Hold on firmly to the handrail.Tatoeba #7810841 by Guybrush88, translation #1058912 by Scott
- Per favore, tieniti al corrimano durante la salita delle scale.Please, hold onto the handrail while climbing the stairs.
- Ho appena installato un nuovo corrimano sulla scala di casa.I just installed a new handrail on the staircase at home.
- Mi raccomando, tieniti sempre alla maniglia quando sali sul tram.Please remember to always hold onto the handrail when getting on the tram.
- 10 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Francesco and Martina are walking up a steep outdoor staircase.
- MartinaFrancesco, fai attenzione, il corrimano è bagnato.Francesco, be careful, the handrail is wet.
- FrancescoGrazie, Martina. Grazie per l'avviso.Thanks, Martina. Thanks for the warning.
- MartinaUsa il corrimano per salire con calma.Use the handrail to climb up calmly.
- FrancescoSì, lo sto facendo.Yes, I am doing that.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “handrail” translations and entries corrimano, ringhiera, balaustra, parapetto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries balaustra, corrimano, parapetto, ringhiera, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
