Meaning
barber
- a person whose profession is cutting men's hair and shaving or trimming beards
- a barber's shop (salone da barbiere)
In a sentence
Oggi pomeriggio vado dal barbiere a tagliarmi i capelli.
This afternoon I am going to the barber's to get my hair cut.
Il barbiere del mio quartiere lavora lì da quarant'anni.
The barber in my neighborhood has worked there for forty years.
Hai prenotato l'appuntamento dal barbiere per domani?
Did you book an appointment at the barber's for tomorrow?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| barbiere | masculine · singular |
| barbieri | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'dal barbiere' to say 'at/to the barber's'.
- Historically male; modern salons often prefer 'parrucchiere per uomo'.