sandalo
/ˈsan.da.lo/masculine
The Italian word for sandal is sandalo.
sandalo refers to a type of footwear.
Meaning: type of footwear (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of sandalo is sandali.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables, with the stress on the first syllable. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈsan.da.lo/.
Did you know?
- The Italian word sandalo shares a root with the English word 'sandalwood'. Both come from the Sanskrit word candana which refers to a fragrant wood.
- While 'sandalo' is the footwear, the word is also used in Italian to describe the wood of the sandalwood tree. This dual meaning connects the object to its potential botanical origins.
Examples in context
- Questo sandalo è molto comodo.This sandal is very comfortable.
Example conversation
Matteo and Giulia are shopping for summer clothes.
- MatteoGuarda questo sandalo blu, Giulia.Look at this blue sandal, Giulia.
- GiuliaÈ bello, ma è troppo stretto.It is beautiful, but it is too tight.
- MatteoAllora proviamo un sandalo più grande.Then let's try a larger sandal.
- GiuliaSì, così sarà più comodo per te.Yes, that way it will be more comfortable for you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sandal” translations and entries sandalo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sandalo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
