lavanderia a gettoni
The Italian phrase for laundromat is lavanderia a gettoni.
lavanderia a gettoni refers specifically to a self-service laundry facility where customers pay to use professional washing machines and dryers.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the phrase means 'laundry with tokens'.
Which one should you use?
While lavanderia a gettoni is used for a self-service laundromat, the word lavanderia on its own usually refers to a traditional laundry service or dry cleaner where you drop off clothes for professional cleaning.
Did you know?
- The word lavanderia is derived from lavanda, which refers to the act of washing clothes and is the same root used for the 'lavender' plant, which was historically used to scent linens.
- The term gettoni is also used for the tokens used to operate arcade games or old public telephones, linking the laundromat to other old-fashioned 'pay-per-use' systems.
- The Italian word for a laundry detergent is detersivo, which shares a root with the English 'detergent' and comes from the Latin word meaning 'to rub away'.
Examples in context
- Ricordo quella lavanderia a gettoni a Parigi.I remember that laundromat in Paris.Tatoeba #13267978 by Guybrush88, translation #6713079 by Eccles17
- Scusi, dove posso trovare una lavanderia self-service, per favore?Excuse me, where can I find a self-service laundry, please?
- Mi scusi, mi potrebbe indicare una lavanderia a gettoni qui in zona?Excuse me, could you point me to a coin-operated laundry around here?
- Dove posso comprare i gettoni?Where can I buy the tokens?
- C'è un programma di lavaggio veloce?Is there a quick wash program?
- C'è una lavanderia a gettoni vicino al centro.There is a laundromat near the center.
- Devo andare alla lavanderia a gettoni oggi.I have to go to the laundromat today.
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Example conversation
Sofia and Francesco are deciding how to wash a large blanket.
- SofiaIl piumone è troppo grande per la nostra lavatrice.The duvet is too big for our washing machine.
- FrancescoPossiamo portarlo in una lavanderia a gettoni.We can take it to a laundromat.
- SofiaNe conosci una aperta adesso, Francesco?Do you know one that is open now, Francesco?
- FrancescoSì, ce n'è una proprio dietro l'angolo.Yes, there is one right around the corner.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, lavanderia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
