tavolo da biliardo
/ˈta.vo.lo da biˈljar.do/word by wordmasculine
The English phrase 'pool table' is translated into Italian as tavolo da biliardo.
The term tavolo da biliardo refers to a table used for playing pool or billiards. In common Italian parlance, this phrase is used for both pool and billiards.
Meaning: a table used for playing pool (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of tavolo (table), da (for/used for) and biliardo (billiards).
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a masculine noun. To form the plural for 'pool tables', change the noun to tavoli da biliardo, as only tavolo changes to tavoli.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈta.vo.lo da biˈljar.do/. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- While tavolo is used for the pool table, the common dining table is called tavola. These two words are doublets derived from the same Latin root 'tabula'.
- In traditional Italian clubs, a game at the tavolo da biliardo often accompanies a slow-paced social culture involving espresso and long conversations.
- The term tavola is used when referring to the meal itself, such as 'in tavola', whereas tavolo refers strictly to the physical piece of furniture.
Examples in context
- Il tavolo da biliardo è di Mennad.The pool table is Mennad's.This example shows how to indicate ownership of the tavolo da biliardo.Tatoeba #13994335 by Guybrush88, translation #8048128 by OsoHombre
- La casa di campagna era completa, con una piscina, una griglia, un campo da calcio e un tavolo da biliardo.The country house was complete, with a swimming pool, a barbecue, a soccer field and a pool table.This sentence uses tavolo da biliardo within a list of various amenities in a house.Tatoeba #3408460 by Guybrush88, translation #2754963 by mervert1
- Sto cercando un tavolo da biliardo per giocare con gli amici.I'm looking for a pool table to play with friends.
- Hai presente il tavolo di biliardo sul retro del locale?Do you know the billiards table in the back of the venue?
- Il nuovo tavolo da biliardo è in centro.The new pool table is downtown.
Example conversation
Chiara and Francesco are at a local sports bar.
- ChiaraFrancesco, c'è un tavolo da biliardo libero?Francesco, is there a pool table free?
- FrancescoSì, quel tavolo da biliardo è disponibile.Yes, that pool table is available.
- ChiaraOttimo, andiamo a giocare!Great, let's go play!
- FrancescoVa bene, io prendo le stecche.Okay, I'll grab the cues.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pool table” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (tavolo, da, biliardo) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries biliardo, da, tavolo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
