lampada
/ˈlam.pa.da/feminine
The English word lamp translates to Italian as lampada. Wiktionary also lists lampadina.
Meaning: device producing light (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| lampada | /ˈlam.pa.da/ | feminine |
| lampadina | /lam.paˈdi.na/ | feminine |
The term lampada is a feminine noun used to describe a device that produces light. If you are specifically referring to a lampshade, you would use the term abat-jour.
Which one should you use?
There is a distinction between the fixture and the component: lampada refers to the entire lamp fixture, whereas lampadina refers specifically to the light bulb itself.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of lampada is lampade. If you are talking about light bulbs, the plural of lampadina is lampadine.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈlam.pa.da/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The word abat-jour is a loanword from French used in Italian to describe a lampshade. It literally translates to 'to lower the day', referring to the way a shade dims the light.
- The English word 'lamp' and the Italian lampada share a common ancestor in the Greek word 'lampas', which means 'torch'.
- The term lampadina is sometimes used metaphorically in Italian to describe a 'bright idea' appearing over someone's head.
Examples in context
- La lampada è grigia.The lamp is grey.This sentence describes the color of the lampada.Tatoeba #791284 by Pharamp, translation #819040 by sundown
- È una nuova lampada?Is that a new lamp?This sentence asks if a lampada is new.Tatoeba #4000493 by Guybrush88, translation #2648108 by CK
- Mi serve una lampada.I need a lamp.This sentence expresses a need for a lampada.Tatoeba #4538555 by Guybrush88, translation #2631910 by Joseph
- 35 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Chiara and Lorenzo are decorating their new living room.
- ChiaraQuesta lampada è troppo grande per l'angolo.This lamp is too big for the corner.
- LorenzoHai ragione, cerchiamo una lampada più piccola.You are right, let's look for a smaller lamp.
- ChiaraLorenzo, guarda quella lampada moderna lì!Lorenzo, look at that modern lamp there!
- LorenzoSì, è perfetta per la nostra stanza.Yes, it is perfect for our room.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lamp” translations and entries lampada, lampadina, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lampada, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
