ripiano della cucina
The English phrase "kitchen counter" is translated into Italian as ripiano della cucina.
ripiano della cucina refers to a flat surface in a kitchen used for preparing food.
Which one should you use?
Piano di lavoro della cucina is a formal way to say kitchen counter in Italian.
Did you know?
- In Italy, a piano di lavoro is often called a top using the English word, specifically when referring to high-end materials like granite or quartz in a showroom.
- While ripiano is the standard term, many Italians simply use the word bancone to describe a large, heavy kitchen counter, a word more commonly associated with a bar counter.
- The word piano describes both the flat surface of a counter and the 'floor' of a building, as well as the musical term for 'softly'.
Examples in context
- La cucina di questo ristorante dispone di un moderno piano di lavoro.The kitchen in this restaurant has a modern kitchen counter.
- Appoggio le chiavi sul ripiano della cucina.I am putting the keys on the kitchen counter.
- Il ripiano della cucina è molto ampio.The kitchen counter is very wide.
- Pulisci bene il ripiano della cucina, per favore.Please clean the kitchen counter well.
Example conversation
Francesco and Martina are preparing dinner together.
- FrancescoDove posso appoggiare queste verdure?Where can I put these vegetables?
- MartinaMettile pure sul ripiano della cucina.Just put them on the kitchen counter.
- FrancescoMa c'è spazio sufficiente qui?But is there enough space here?
- MartinaSì, sposta solo quel piatto.Yes, just move that plate.
