idraulico
/iˈdraw.li.ko/masculine
The Italian word for plumber is idraulico.
idraulico is a common term used across Italy to describe someone who fits or maintains pipes for water, gas or drainage.
Meaning: one who fits, etc, pipes for water, gas or drainage (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word changes based on gender and number: idraulico is the masculine singular, idraulici is the masculine plural, idraulica is the feminine singular and idrauliche is the feminine plural.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: /iˈdraw.li.ko/.
Did you know?
- The original Greek term húdraulis described a 'water organ', an ancient musical instrument that used water pressure to push air through pipes.
- The term idraulico is used for professionals handling both water and gas, even though its linguistic root refers exclusively to water.
- The word idraulico is also used as an adjective to describe machinery powered by water, such as a freno idraulico or 'hydraulic brake'.
Examples in context
- Tom è un idraulico.Tom is a plumber.This sentence is useful for identifying someone's profession using idraulico.Tatoeba #1494286 by Guybrush88, translation #1494223 by Spamster
- Mario è un idraulico.Mario is a plumber.Tatoeba #5511505 by Guybrush88, translation #4574760 by Hybrid
- Chiama un idraulico.Call a plumber.This sentence is useful for requesting a professional using idraulico.Tatoeba #1418114 by Guybrush88, translation #3821456 by CK
- Vorrei chiamare un idraulico per riparare il lavandino.I would like to call a plumber to fix the sink.
- Ho bisogno di un fontaniere per sistemare la perdita d'acqua.I need a plumber to fix the water leak.
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Example conversation
A couple is discussing a leak in their kitchen.
- AlessandroC'è una perdita sotto il lavandino.There is a leak under the sink.
- ChiaraDobbiamo chiamare un idraulico subito.We need to call a plumber immediately.
- AlessandroHai il numero dell'idraulico?Do you have the plumber's number?
- ChiaraSì, lo cerco subito sul telefono.Yes, I am looking for it on the phone right now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “plumber” translations and entries idraulico, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries idraulico, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
