coperchio
/koˈpɛr.kjo/masculine
The Italian word for lid is coperchio. Wiktionary also lists tappo.
Meaning: top or cover (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| coperchio | /koˈpɛr.kjo/ | masculine |
| tappo | /ˈtap.po/ | masculine |
How does it change in a sentence?
Both coperchio and tappo are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The word coperchio is pronounced /koˈpɛr.kjo/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- The word tappo is used not just for lids but also for wine corks and the bottle caps of soda. In a sporting context, tappo can even refer to a short, stocky person.
- The word coperchio comes from the Latin cooperculum, which is a diminutive form, implying a 'little cover'.
- The verb related to coperchio is coprire, which means 'to cover'.
Examples in context
- Tom chiuse il coperchio.Tom closed the lid.This sentence shows how to use the word coperchio.Tatoeba #2969836 by Guybrush88, translation #2548616 by CK
- Non posso togliere il coperchio.I cannot get the lid off.Tatoeba #2457760 by Guybrush88, translation #21781 by CC
- Questa pentola non ha il coperchio.This pot has no lid.Tatoeba #6766324 by dnnywld, translation #10936974 by JeanM
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Example conversation
Chiara and Lorenzo are cooking together in the kitchen.
- ChiaraLorenzo, passa il coperchio della pentola.Lorenzo, pass the lid of the pot.
- LorenzoEccolo, Chiara. È questo?Here it is, Chiara. Is this it?
- ChiaraSì, grazie. Il coperchio è sporco.Yes, thanks. The lid is dirty.
- LorenzoLo pulisco subito per te.I will clean it for you right away.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lid” translations and entries coperchio, tappo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries coperchio, tappo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
