imbianchino
/im.bjanˈki.no/
The English phrase 'painter and decorator' is translated into Italian as imbianchino.
The term imbianchino refers to a person whose profession involves painting and wallpapering the interiors of buildings. If you specifically need a professional for restoration work, the term restauratore is used instead.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is gendered. Use imbianchina to refer to a female painter and decorator, and use the plural form imbianchini to refer to multiple painters and decorators. The masculine singular form is imbianchino.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable: /im.bjanˈki.no/.
Did you know?
- The verb imbiancare is used figuratively to describe the process of hair turning grey or white as a person ages.
- In Italy, an imbianchino is typically expected to handle cartongesso work, which involves installing drywall and plasterboard. In many English-speaking countries, these tasks are performed by separate trades.
- The suffix -ino in imbianchino is a diminutive that usually means 'small'. In this specific professional title, however, it identifies the trade rather than the physical size of the worker.
Examples in context
- Sono alla ricerca di un bravo pittore decoratore per ridare vita alle pareti di questa villa.I'm looking for a talented painter decorator to bring life back to the walls of this villa.
- Ho chiamato un imbianchino per la camera.I called a painter and decorator for the bedroom.
- L'imbianchino ha finito di dipingere il muro.The painter and decorator finished painting the wall.
- Cerchiamo un imbianchino bravo ed economico.We are looking for a good and inexpensive painter and decorator.
Example conversation
Matteo and Sofia are discussing renovations for their new apartment.
- MatteoDobbiamo trovare un imbianchino per il soggiorno.We need to find a painter and decorator for the living room.
- SofiaHai già un nome da consigliarmi, Matteo?Do you already have a name to recommend to me, Matteo?
- MatteoNo, ma cercherò online domani.No, but I will look online tomorrow.
- SofiaVa bene, fammi sapere cosa trovi.Okay, let me know what you find.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry imbianchino, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
