lametta
/laˈmet.ta/feminine
The English phrase "razor blade" is translated into Italian as lametta. Wiktionary also lists lametta da barba and lametta di rasoio.
Meaning: razor blade (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| lametta | /laˈmet.ta/ | feminine |
| lametta da barba | /laˈmet.ta da ˈbar.ba/ (word by word) | feminine |
| lametta di rasoio | /laˈmet.ta di raˈzo.jo/ (word by word) | feminine, uncommon |
While lametta can refer to any small blade, lametta da barba is the specific term used for a shaving razor blade.
What does it mean word for word?
The word lametta is a diminutive of lama (blade), literally meaning "little blade".
Which one should you use?
The form lametta di rasoio is also used for a razor blade, but it is uncommon.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of lametta is lamette.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /laˈmet.ta/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- The phrase fare la barba literally means 'to make the beard', which is the standard way to say 'to shave'.
- In historical Italian usage, barba was used in Medieval Latin to represent a grown man because of the association with facial hair.
- In Italian, the word lama (blade) can be used to refer to the 'blade' of a physical key, not just a cutting tool.
Examples in context
- Vorrei acquistare delle lame da rasoio di qualità.I would like to purchase some high-quality razor blades.
- Hai una lametta da barba che posso usare?Do you have a razor blade I can use?
- Ho rotto la lametta del rasoio.I broke the razor blade.
- Devo comprare una nuova lametta.I need to buy a new razor blade.
- Attento, quella lametta è molto affilata.Careful, that razor blade is very sharp.
Example conversation
Francesco is looking for a replacement for his razor in the bathroom.
- FrancescoMartina, sai dove sono le lamette?Martina, do you know where the razor blades are?
- MartinaControlla nel cassetto del bagno, Francesco.Check the bathroom drawer, Francesco.
- FrancescoSì, eccola! Ho trovato una lametta.Yes, here it is! I found a razor blade.
- MartinaFai attenzione a non tagliarti.Be careful not to cut yourself.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “razor blade” translations and entries lametta, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (lametta, da, barba, di, rasoio) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries barba, da, di, lametta, rasoio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
