cappello
/kapˈpɛl.lo/masculine
The English word 'hat' is translated into Italian as cappello.
cappello is a masculine noun used to refer to a head covering.
Meaning: a head covering (noun)
Which one should you use?
cappello is a general term for any hat, whereas berretto is used specifically for soft caps, beanies or peaked caps.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of cappello is cappelli.
How do you pronounce it?
The word consists of 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable. The IPA pronunciation is /kapˈpɛl.lo/.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not confuse cappello with cappuccio, which means 'hood' (such as the hood on a sweatshirt).
Did you know?
- In Italian, the word cappello is also used to describe the cap of a mushroom.
- While cappello covers many styles, the word bombetta refers specifically to a bowler hat, which sounds more like the Italian word for 'little bomb'.
- The word cappello shares the same root as the English word 'cape', both descending from the Latin 'cappa' which referred to a cloak or hood.
Examples in context
- Tom ha un cappello?Does Tom have a hat?This sentence is useful for asking if someone possesses a cappello.Tatoeba #11916756 by Guybrush88, translation #11913618 by CK
- Amo il tuo cappello.I love your hat.This sentence is useful for expressing affection for someone's cappello.Tatoeba #4189760 by Guybrush88, translation #3363731 by CK
- Si mise un cappello.He put on a hat.This sentence is useful for describing the action of putting on a cappello.Tatoeba #4490224 by Guybrush88, translation #4426145 by AlanF_US
- Mi scusi, potrebbe indicarmi dove posso acquistare un cappello elegante?Excuse me, could you please tell me where I can buy an elegant hat?
- 539 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Francesco and Martina are walking in a park on a windy day.
- FrancescoMartina, prendi il tuo cappello!Martina, take your hat!
- MartinaGrazie, Francesco, il vento è forte.Thanks, Francesco, the wind is strong.
- FrancescoHai visto il mio cappello blu?Have you seen my blue hat?
- MartinaSì, è sotto la panchina.Yes, it is under the bench.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hat” translations and entries cappello, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cappello, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
