tagliabordi
The Italian word for trimmer is tagliabordi.
tagliabordi refers to a trimming device.
Meaning: trimming device (noun)
Did you know?
- In Italian, the term tagliabordi can refer to both a garden weed trimmer and a tool used for finishing the edges of fabric in tailoring.
- If you are looking for a 'beard trimmer' specifically, Italians often use the term rifinitore, which means 'finisher'.
- While tagliabordi is technically correct, an Italian speaker might more commonly use the English loanword 'trimmer' when discussing high-tech electric grooming tools.
Examples in context
- Devo tagliarmi i capelli. Puoi consigliarmi un buon tagliacapelli?I need to trim my hair. Can you recommend a good trimmer?
- Sto cercando un rasacapelli professionale.I'm looking for a professional hair trimmer.
- Sai dove posso trovare una maschinetta piccola?Do you know where I can find a small trimmer?
- Il tagliabordi è nel capanno.The trimmer is in the shed.
- Ho bisogno di un nuovo tagliabordi.I need a new trimmer.
- Usa il tagliabordi per il giardino.Use the trimmer for the garden.
Example conversation
Martina and Francesco are working in their garden.
- MartinaFrancesco, dove hai messo il tagliabordi?Francesco, where did you put the trimmer?
- FrancescoÈ vicino alla porta del garage.It is near the garage door.
- MartinaGrazie, lo uso per i bordi del prato.Thanks, I will use it for the edges of the lawn.
- FrancescoFai attenzione con quel tagliabordi.Be careful with that trimmer.
