Meaning
hat
In a sentence
Ho lasciato il cappello in macchina stamattina.
I left my hat in the car this morning.
Ti piace questo cappello nero?
Do you like this black hat?
Non trovo il mio cappello da ieri.
I haven't been able to find my hat since yesterday.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| cappello | masculine · singular |
| cappelli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use cappello for a general hat. For specific types, Italians often prefer words like berretto, cappellino, or cilindro.
- Don’t confuse cappello with capello: cappello = hat, capello = hair. The double p and double l matter.
- Usually masculine: il cappello, un cappello. Plural: i cappelli.