abito
/ˈa.bi.to/masculine
The English word 'suit' can be translated into Italian as abito or vestito.
Meaning: set of clothes (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| abito | /ˈa.bi.to/ | masculine |
| vestito | /vesˈti.to/ | masculine |
Both abito and vestito are masculine nouns used to refer to a set of clothes. If you are speaking generally about 'clothes', the plural form vestiti is frequently used. Related verbs include aggiustarsi a, meaning to agree or accord and adattarsi, meaning to be appropriate or apt for.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
The word abito is pronounced /ˈa.bi.to/ and has three syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italian, vestito is used for both a man's 'suit' and a woman's 'dress', making the word gender-neutral regarding the wearer.
- The word abito shares its roots with the English word 'habit', which originally referred to the clothing worn by a person or a religious order.
- In Italy, if you are looking for a 'suit' for a formal event, you might ask for a completo, which literally means a 'complete' or 'finished' set.
Examples in context
- Mi fece un vestito.He made me a suit.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use vestito in the context of making a garment.Tatoeba #1646093 by Guybrush88, translation #250175 by CK
- Questo vestito non gli calza molto bene.This suit doesn't fit him very well.This sentence shows how vestito is used when discussing how a garment fits.Tatoeba #11701027 by Nuel, translation #11701025 by Nuel
- A parte il costo, il vestito non mi sta bene.Apart from the cost, the dress doesn't suit me.This sentence demonstrates using vestito to talk about how a garment suits someone.Tatoeba #950003 by Guybrush88, translation #276970 by CM
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Example conversation
Alessandro and Sofia are shopping for a formal event.
- AlessandroDevo comprare un abito nuovo per il matrimonio.I need to buy a new suit for the wedding.
- SofiaPreferisci un abito blu o grigio?Do you prefer a blue or gray suit?
- AlessandroPenso che un abito blu sia perfetto.I think a blue suit would be perfect.
- SofiaOttima idea, Alessandro, ti starà benissimo.Great idea, Alessandro, it will look great on you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “suit” translations and entries abito, vestito, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries abito, vestito, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
