rasoio
/raˈzo.jo/
The English word "razor" is translated into Italian as rasoio.
rasoio refers to a shaving instrument. You can use it to specify different types of razors: rasoio elettrico for an electric razor and rasoio a mano libera for a traditional straight razor.
Meaning: shaving instrument (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: /raˈzo.jo/.
Did you know?
- In Italian, the verb rasare means both to shave and to level a building to the ground. This dual meaning links the act of removing hair with the total demolition of a structure.
- The word rasoio shares a linguistic root with the English word 'erase', as both come from a root meaning to scrape or scrape away.
- While rasoio is the tool, the act of shaving is called fare la barba (to do the beard) rather than using a verb derived from the word for razor itself.
Examples in context
- Si tagliò con un rasoio.She cut herself with a razor.This sentence is useful for describing an accidental cut with a rasoio.Tatoeba #8095979 by Guybrush88, translation #7383450 by CH
- Questo coltello è affilato come un rasoio.This knife is razor sharp.This sentence illustrates a comparison of sharpness using rasoio.Tatoeba #11490474 by Guybrush88, translation #2627961 by Hybrid
- Ho bisogno di un nuovo rasoioI need a new razor
- Scusi, potrebbe prestarmi un rasoio, per favore?Excuse me, could you lend me a razor, please?
- Devo comprare un nuovo rasoio.I need to buy a new razor.
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Example conversation
Chiara and Alessandro are in the bathroom sharing a morning routine.
- ChiaraAlessandro, dove hai messo il mio rasoio?Alessandro, where did you put my razor?
- AlessandroÈ sopra il lavandino, Chiara.It is on top of the sink, Chiara.
- ChiaraAh, l'ho visto ora.Ah, I see it now.
- AlessandroFai attenzione a non tagliarti.Be careful not to cut yourself.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry rasoio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
