ombrello
/omˈbrɛl.lo/masculine
The English word umbrella is translated into Italian as ombrello. If unsure, use ombrello. Wiktionary also lists parapioggia.
Meaning: cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ombrello | /omˈbrɛl.lo/ | masculine |
| parapioggia |
An umbrella is a cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun.
Which one should you use?
You may also encounter parapioggia.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of ombrello is ombrelli.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /omˈbrɛl.lo/. It has 3 syllables and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- The root of ombrello comes from 'umbra', a Latin word for shadow, which also gave English the word 'umbrage'.
- The word ombrello is derived from the word ombra, meaning 'shade'. Originally, these devices were used to block the sun rather than to keep out the rain.
- In some Italian regions, you might hear the word ombrellone used to describe a large beach umbrella, rather than a handheld one.
Examples in context
- È il suo ombrello?Is that his umbrella?This sentence is useful for asking if an object is his ombrello.Tatoeba #8082684 by Guybrush88, translation #3628999 by MTC
- È il mio ombrello.That's my umbrella.This sentence is useful for stating that an object is my ombrello.Tatoeba #8201816 by Guybrush88, translation #2251141 by CK
- Io ho un ombrello.I have an umbrella.This sentence is useful for saying that I have an ombrello.Tatoeba #13759746 by Guybrush88, translation #8826432 by CK
- Vorrei comprare un ombrello nuovo.I would like to buy a new umbrella.
- Possiedi un parapioggia che possa resistere a forti piogge?Do you own an umbrella that can withstand heavy rain?
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Example conversation
Francesco and Giulia are leaving a restaurant during a storm.
- FrancescoGiulia, hai l'ombrello?Giulia, do you have the umbrella?
- GiuliaNo, l'ho lasciato in ufficio.No, I left it in the office.
- FrancescoNon preoccuparti, ne ho uno io.Don't worry, I have one.
- GiuliaGrazie, Francesco, sei molto gentile.Thanks, Francesco, you are very kind.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “umbrella” translations and entries ombrello, parapioggia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ombrello, parapioggia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
