abbinato
The English word 'matching' can be translated into Italian as abbinato.
The term is used to describe something that is the same as another or shares the same design.
Meaning: the same as another, sharing the same design (adj)
Which one should you use?
While abbinato implies things that are paired or coordinated, such as a tie and a shirt, the word uguale is used when you mean things are identical or the same.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective abbinato must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. You can use the forms abbinata for feminine singular, abbinati for masculine plural or abbinate for feminine plural.
Did you know?
- The word binario (from which abbinare is derived) also refers to the 'binary' system in computing, linking the concept of pairs to mathematical logic.
- Using abbinato for people, such as due amici abbinati, can sound quite strange or even objectifying, as it treats humans like inanimate objects being paired.
- The verb abbinare can also be used in a culinary context to describe the 'matching' or pairing of a specific wine with a particular dish.
Examples in context
- Lo sfondo corrisponde alle tue preferenze.The background matches your preferences.
- Abbiamo comprato un divano corrispondente alla poltrona.We bought a matching sofa for the armchair.
- Il cappello abbinato completa il look.The matching hat completes the outfit.
- Ha scelto un completo abbinato.He chose a matched outfit.
- Ho trovato degli accessori abbinati alla mia borsa.I found matching accessories for my bag.
- Ho acquistato un set coordinato di mobili.I bought a coordinated set of furniture.
- Il costume da bagno è coordinato con il pareo.The swimsuit is coordinated with the sarong.
- Ho indossato una gonna dello stesso colore della tua.I wore a skirt of the same color as yours.
- Le nostre tazze sono uguali.Our cups are the same.
- I tuoi occhiali sono uguali ai miei!Your glasses are the same as mine!
- Abbiamo gusti musicali simili.We have similar music tastes.
- un completo abbinatoA matching suit
- Il set è abbinato perfettamente.The set is perfectly matching.
- Abbiamo comprato un divano abbinato ai tappeti.We bought a sofa matching the rugs.
- Ti piace questo accessorio abbinato alla borsa?Do you like this accessory matching the bag?
Example conversation
Sofia and Lorenzo are shopping for home decor in a boutique.
- SofiaGuarda questo cuscino abbinato alle tende.Look at this cushion matching the curtains.
- LorenzoSì, è molto bello, Sofia.Yes, it is very beautiful, Sofia.
- SofiaLo prendiamo per il soggiorno?Shall we get it for the living room?
- LorenzoCertamente, sta benissimo con tutto.Certainly, it goes great with everything.
