Meaning
elevator; lift
- machine that carries people between floors in a building
In a sentence
Prendo l'ascensore fino al quinto piano.
I take the elevator to the fifth floor.
L'ascensore arriva al garage?
Does the elevator go to the garage?
Oggi l'ascensore non funziona.
Today the elevator isn't working.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ascensore | masculine · singular |
| ascensori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Also means 'lift' in British English.
- Common with prendere: prendere l'ascensore.
- Not the same as scala mobile = escalator.