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asciugacapelli

/aʃ.ʃu.ɡa.kaˈpel.li/noun · masculineA2
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Meaning

hairdryer

  • an electrical device used for drying a person's hair

In a sentence

Dov'è l'asciugacapelli? Non lo trovo in bagno.

Where is the hairdryer? I can't find it in the bathroom.

Ho comprato un asciugacapelli nuovo ieri.

I bought a new hairdryer yesterday.

In camera d'albergo c'è un asciugacapelli?

Is there a hairdryer in the hotel room?

Word forms (3)
WordWord forms
asciugacapellimasculine · singular
asciugacapellimasculine · plural
asciugacapellimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Invariable compound noun: 'l'asciugacapelli', 'gli asciugacapelli'.
  • Often called 'fon' or 'phon' in everyday conversational Italian.

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