indosso
The Italian phrase for "I am wearing" is indosso.
This phrase is used to describe the clothes or accessories a person has on their body.
Did you know?
- In Italian, the word indosso is derived from in meaning 'in' and dosso, an archaic word for 'back'. It literally describes the act of putting something on one's back.
- While indosso describes the act of wearing, Italians often use the verb portare, which means 'to carry', to describe wearing glasses, jewelry or perfumes.
- When talking about wearing a specific style or 'look', Italians use the word look, borrowed directly from English, as there is no single Italian word that captures the modern fashion meaning.
Examples in context
- Indosso un abito eleganteI am wearing a stylish dress
- Ho addosso una maglietta rossaI am wearing a red t-shirt
- Sono vestito/a con jeans e una giaccaI am dressed in jeans and a jacket
- Sto indossando una giaccaI am wearing a jacket
- Indosso un completo elegante per l'incontro di lavoroI am wearing a smart suit for the business meeting
- Ho addosso una felpa comoda per uscire con gli amiciI am wearing a comfy hoodie to go out with friends
- Sono vestito/a con una gonna a fiori e una maglietta biancaI am dressed in a floral skirt and a white t-shirt
- Oggi indosso una camicia bianca.Today I am wearing a white shirt.
- Indosso sempre questo orologio d'oro.I am always wearing this gold watch.
Example conversation
Chiara and Alessandro are meeting at a train station.
- ChiaraCiao Alessandro! Indosso una sciarpa rossa.Hi Alessandro! I am wearing a red scarf.
- AlessandroTi vedo! Io ho una giacca nera.I see you! I have a black jacket.
- ChiaraÈ un colore molto elegante.It is a very elegant color.
- AlessandroGrazie, Chiara. Andiamo!Thanks, Chiara. Let's go!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
