copertura
/ko.perˈtu.ra/
The Italian word for roofing is copertura.
copertura refers to the material used on the outside of a roof or the roofing itself as a structure that covers a building.
Meaning: material used on the outside of a roof (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has four syllables: /ko.perˈtu.ra/. The stress is on the third syllable.
Did you know?
- The word copertura is frequently used in journalism to describe the 'coverage' of a news event.
- In a culinary context, a copertura can refer to the glaze or coating on a cake or a piece of chocolate.
- The word copertura is also the standard term used in the Italian insurance industry to mean 'coverage', whether referring to a policy or a specific type of protection.
Examples in context
- La nuova copertura è in tegole di terracotta.The new roofing is made of terracotta tiles.
- Dobbiamo sostituire la vecchia copertura in lamiera.We need to replace the old metal roofing.
- La copertura del tetto è danneggiata dalla grandine.The roof covering is damaged by the hail.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Sofia are discussing home repairs in their living room.
- LorenzoSofia, la copertura del tetto perde acqua.Sofia, the roof covering is leaking water.
- SofiaHai già chiamato un tecnico per la copertura?Have you already called a technician for the roofing?
- LorenzoNo, ma devo ancora chiedere un preventivo.No, but I still have to ask for a quote.
- SofiaSpero che la riparazione non sia troppo costosa.I hope the repair is not too expensive.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry copertura, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
