rondella
/ronˈdɛl.la/feminine
The Italian word for washer (in the sense of a flat annulus) is rondella.
rondella refers to a flat, ring-shaped object used as a washer.
Meaning: flat annulus (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
rondella is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable. The IPA pronunciation is /ronˈdɛl.la/.
Did you know?
- In Italian, rondella is also the word used for a thin slice of a vegetable, such as a sliced carrot or cucumber.
- Because it comes from the French word rondelle, the Italian rondella shares an etymological root with the English word 'round'.
- While rondella refers to the flat ring, a 'washer' that cleans clothes is a lavatrice, which is derived from the Latin word for 'washing'.
Examples in context
- Mi può indicare dov'è la lavatrice?Can you show me where the washer is?
- Ho bisogno di una rondella nuova.I need a new washer.
- La rondella è caduta nel motore.The washer fell into the engine.
- Manca una rondella in questo kit.A washer is missing in this kit.
Example conversation
Alessandro is fixing a bicycle in the garage.
- MartinaAlessandro, ti serve una rondella?Alessandro, do you need a washer?
- AlessandroSì, grazie, Martina, ne serve una.Yes, thanks, Martina, I need one.
- MartinaCe l'ho qui nella cassetta.I have it here in the toolbox.
- AlessandroPerfetto, grazie mille per l'aiuto.Perfect, thanks a lot for the help.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “washer” translations and entries rondella, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries rondella, CC BY-SA 4.0.
