Meaning
wardrobe, closet, cupboard, cabinet
- wardrobe
- cupboard
In a sentence
L'armadio in camera è troppo piccolo.
The wardrobe in the bedroom is too small.
Hai messo i cappotti nell'armadio?
Did you put the coats in the wardrobe?
Non ho trovato la giacca dentro l'armadio.
I didn't find the jacket inside the closet.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| armadio | masculine · singular |
| armadi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use armadio for a freestanding wardrobe or large storage cabinet; for a built-in closet, Italians often say guardaroba or cabina armadio.
- For kitchen storage, mobile or pensile is often more natural than armadio, unless it is a tall pantry-style cabinet.
- It is masculine: l'armadio, un armadio, gli armadi. Learners often confuse it with feminine-looking furniture words.