heypolyglot
Italian

capitolo

/kaˈpi.to.lo/noun · masculineB1
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Meaning

chapter

In a sentence

Ho finito il primo capitolo ieri sera.

I finished the first chapter last night.

Hai letto l'ultimo capitolo del libro?

Did you read the last chapter of the book?

Questo capitolo non è molto difficile.

This chapter isn't very difficult.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
capitolomasculine · singular
capitolimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Use capitolo for book sections. For a paragraph, use paragrafo; for a titled section in articles or manuals, sezione is often better.
  • Capitolo also means a phase or topic in life or discussion: un nuovo capitolo, chiudere un capitolo.
  • In accounting or public administration, capitolo can mean a budget line item; this is formal, specialized usage.
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