cucitura
The English phrase 'stitching' is translated into Italian as cucitura.
cucitura refers to the act of joining fabric together using a needle and thread. While cucitura can mean the act of stitching, it is most commonly used to refer to the physical seam or the line of stitching on a garment.
What does it mean word for word?
The noun cucitura is derived from the verb cucire, which means to sew.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of cucitura is cuciture, which translates to 'stitches' or 'seamings'.
Did you know?
- The Italian word for needle ago is an etymological relative of the English word 'acute', as both derive from the Latin word for a sharp point.
- In Italian, the word cucitura is often used metaphorically to describe the 'stitching' or patching together of a political deal or a complex agreement.
- If you talk about a 'stitch' in a medical sense, such as a stitch from a wound, you would not use cucitura, but rather punto di sutura.
Examples in context
- Mi puoi mostrare come fare una cucitura invisibile?Can you show me how to do an invisible stitch?
- Questa è una sutura molto resistente.This is a very strong stitch.
- Il tuo cucito è molto preciso!Your stitching is very precise!
- Dovrei imparare a fare il ricamo su questo cuscino.I should learn how to do embroidery on this cushion.
- Mi puoi dire come cuci questo lembo?Can you tell me how to stitch this hem?
- Hai mai provato a fare un punto a mano libero?Have you ever tried doing a freehand stitch?
- La cucitura del vestito è perfetta.The stitching of the dress is perfect.
- Devo controllare la cucitura della borsa.I need to check the stitching of the bag.
- Una cucitura debole può rompersi.A weak stitching can break.
Example conversation
At a small clothing repair shop.
- LorenzoPuò sistemare questa cucitura per me?Can you fix this stitching for me?
- SofiaCertamente, Lorenzo, lo faccio subito.Certainly, Lorenzo, I will do it right away.
- LorenzoGrazie, Sofia, sei molto gentile.Thank you, Sofia, you are very kind.
- SofiaDi nulla, torna presto!You're welcome, come back soon!
