Meaning
dress; suit
- clothing; outfit
In a sentence
Questo abito nero mi sta davvero bene.
This black outfit looks really good on me.
Mi piace il tuo abito nuovo.
I like your new outfit.
Non ho ancora trovato l'abito per la festa.
I still haven't found the outfit for the party.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| abito | masculine · singular |
| abiti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'abito' for formal wear (e.g., suit/dress); 'vestito' is more casual or generic clothing.
- Avoid 'abito' for single items like shirts/pants; it implies a full outfit or garment.
- In the sense of 'habit,' it’s often plural: 'abitudini' (habits).