chiosco
/ˈkjɔs.ko/masculine
The English word 'kiosk' is translated into Italian as chiosco.
The term refers to an enclosed structure where cigarettes, magazines, etc are sold.
Meaning: enclosed structure where cigarettes, magazines, etc are sold (noun)
Which one should you use?
While chiosco is the standard term, you may also encounter chioschetto, which is an informal way to refer to a kiosk.
How does it change in a sentence?
chiosco is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable: /ˈkjɔs.ko/.
Did you know?
- The word chiosco underwent a massive 'semantic shrinkage' over centuries, moving from describing grand palaces to tiny street-side newspaper stands.
- The word chiosco is used in Italian to describe not only a newsstand but also a gazebo or a small open-air pavilion in a garden.
- The presence of chiosco in the Italian language is a linguistic footprint of the Ottoman Empire's historical trade routes and cultural influence.
Examples in context
- Ho comprato un giornale al chiosco.I bought a newspaper at the kiosk.
- Puoi trovare delle bibite al chiosco in piazza.You can find some drinks at the kiosk in the square.
- Passiamo dal chioschetto per prendere un gelato?Shall we stop by the kiosk to get an ice cream?
- C'è un chiosco all'angolo della strada.There is a kiosk on the street corner.
- Il chiosco dei giornali è chiuso oggi.The newsstand kiosk is closed today.
- Devo comprare le sigarette al chiosco.I have to buy cigarettes at the kiosk.
Example conversation
Sofia and Lorenzo are walking in a park.
- SofiaLorenzo, vedi quel chiosco lì in fondo?Lorenzo, do you see that kiosk over there at the end?
- LorenzoSì, sembra un chiosco molto antico.Yes, it looks like a very old kiosk.
- SofiaForse vendono anche le riviste.Maybe they sell magazines too.
- LorenzoAndiamo a controllare subito.Let's go check right now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “kiosk” translations and entries chiosco, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
