lavandino
/la.vanˈdi.no/masculine
The English word sink can be translated into Italian as lavandino or lavello.
Meaning: basin (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| lavandino | /la.vanˈdi.no/ | masculine |
| lavello | masculine |
The term refers to a basin used for washing. If you are referring to a bathroom sink or a small hand-washing basin, use lavandino. For a kitchen sink, use lavello.
Which one should you use?
lavandino is used specifically for a bathroom sink or a small hand-washing basin, while lavello is used specifically for a kitchen sink.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /la.vanˈdi.no/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- The word lavandino shares a root with lavanda, the Italian word for 'lavender'. This is because lavender was historically used to scent the water used for washing.
- In traditional Italian homes, you might find a lavatoio, which is a large, communal stone sink. These were social hubs where women gathered to wash clothes and exchange news.
- The Italian verb lavare is a cognate of the English word 'lavatory'. Although 'lavatory' refers to the whole room in English, in Italian the root strictly focuses on the act of washing.
Examples in context
- Il lavandino è rosa.The sink is pink.This sentence is useful for describing the color of a lavandino.Tatoeba #13684711 by Guybrush88, translation #11174631 by carlosalberto
- Vidi la spugna nel lavandino.I saw the sponge in the sink.This sentence shows how to mention an object being inside a lavandino.Tatoeba #3841674 by Guybrush88, translation #1556797 by kerbear407
- Si sta lavando le mani nel lavandino.She's washing her hands in the sink.This sentence describes the action of washing hands in a lavandino.Tatoeba #10202572 by Guybrush88, translation #2526191 by CH
- Per favore, puoi riempire il lavandino d'acqua?Please, can you fill the sink with water?
- Dovrei pulire il lavandino della cucina.I should clean the kitchen sink.
- Ho lasciato i piatti nel lavabo.I left the dishes in the sink.
- Puoi pulire il lavabo dopo aver lavato i denti?Can you clean the sink after brushing your teeth?
- 12 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
In the kitchen after dinner.
- FrancescoSofia, puoi svuotare il lavandino?Sofia, can you empty the sink?
- SofiaSì, Francesco, lo faccio subito.Yes, Francesco, I will do it right away.
- FrancescoGrazie, il lavandino è pieno di piatti.Thanks, the sink is full of dishes.
- SofiaNon ti preoccupare, pulisco tutto.Don't worry, I will clean everything.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sink” translations and entries lavandino, lavello, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
