nascondiglio
/nas.konˈdiʎ.ʎo/
The English word hideout is nascondiglio in Italian.
nascondiglio is a noun used to describe a place to hide.
Meaning: A place to hide (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is formed from the verb nascondere (to hide) and the suffix -iglio, which denotes a place or the result of an action.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural of nascondiglio is nascondigli.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable. The IPA pronunciation is /nas.konˈdiʎ.ʎo/.
Did you know?
- If you are playing a game of 'hide and seek' in Italy, you would call it nascondino, using a diminutive form of the root rather than the full word nascondiglio.
- Criminals' hideouts are often called rifugio in Italian, which literally translates to 'refuge' or 'sanctuary'.
- The word nascondiglio is often used in Italian to describe a 'hiding place' for small objects, like a secret compartment in a suitcase or a hidden drawer, rather than just a large building.
Examples in context
- Sono riuscito a trovare un rifugio sicuro dove nascondermi.I managed to find a secure hideout where I can hide.
- Abbiamo trovato un covo perfetto per nasconderci.We found a perfect hideout to hide.
- Il bosco è un ottimo nascondiglio.The woods are a great hideout.
- Abbiamo trovato un nascondiglio dietro il divano.We found a hideout behind the sofa.
- Questo vecchio castello è il loro nascondiglio.This old castle is their hideout.
Example conversation
Giulia and Lorenzo are playing hide and seek in a large house.
- GiuliaDove si è nascosto Lorenzo?Where has Lorenzo hidden himself?
- LorenzoCredo che il suo nascondiglio sia in soffitta.I think his hideout is in the attic.
- GiuliaTi ho trovato, Lorenzo!I found you, Lorenzo!
- LorenzoImpossibile, quel posto era un ottimo nascondiglio!Impossible, that place was a great hideout!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hideout” translations and entries nascondiglio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
