specchio
/ˈspɛk.kjo/masculine
The English word mirror is specchio in Italian.
specchio refers to a smooth reflecting surface. You can also use the expression specchio da trucco to refer specifically to a makeup mirror.
Meaning: smooth reflecting surface (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of specchio is specchi. When using the indefinite article to say 'a mirror', use uno specchio instead of un because the word begins with 's + consonant'.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈspɛk.kjo/. It has two syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- In old Italian, the word specchio was sometimes used in titles of books to mean a 'guide' or a 'model' for behavior, much like a mirror reflects an image.
- In Italian art history, the specchio is often used as a symbol of Truth or Prudence, rather than just vanity.
- The word specchio shares a root with the English word 'spectacles'. Both come from the Latin root for 'looking' or 'watching'.
Examples in context
- Si vide allo specchio.He saw himself in the mirror.This sentence is useful for describing seeing oneself in the specchio.Tatoeba #8253224 by Guybrush88, translation #7382821 by CH
- La vita è uno specchio!Life is a mirror!This sentence uses specchio as a metaphor for life.Tatoeba #1439223 by Guybrush88, translation #1439225 by shekitten
- Lo specchio si è rotto.The mirror broke.This sentence is useful for describing when a specchio breaks.Tatoeba #5500178 by dnnywld, translation #8350735 by soliloquist
- Puoi mostrarmi lo specchio?Can you show me the mirror?
- Hai uno specchietto?Do you have a small mirror?
- Hai uno specchio da trucco che potrei prendere in prestito?Do you have a makeup mirror that I could borrow?
- Ho comprato uno specchietto per la mia borsa.I bought a small mirror for my purse.
- Lo specchio del bagno è molto ingombrante.The bathroom mirror is very bulky.
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Example conversation
Giulia and Alessandro are decorating a new room.
- GiuliaDove mettiamo questo specchio?Where do we put this mirror?
- AlessandroAlessandro, mettilo sopra il mobile.Alessandro, put it on top of the cabinet.
- GiuliaQuesto specchio è molto grande.This mirror is very large.
- AlessandroSì, Giulia, starà benissimo qui.Yes, Giulia, it will look great here.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mirror” translations and entries specchio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
