Meaning
coat, overcoat
- coat; overcoat
In a sentence
Ho preso il cappotto perché fuori fa freddo.
I took my coat because it's cold outside.
Hai visto il mio cappotto nero?
Have you seen my black coat?
In inverno porto sempre un cappotto pesante.
In winter I always wear a heavy coat.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| cappotto | masculine · singular |
| cappotti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use cappotto for a heavier outer coat. Giacca is a jacket; giaccone is a bulky winter jacket, often more casual.
- For clothing, say mettere il cappotto or indossare il cappotto. Learners often overuse portare, which usually means carry or wear habitually.
- In sports or games, fare cappotto means winning everything without conceding anything. This sense is informal and context-dependent.