Meaning
game console; console table
- an electronic device used for playing video games
- a control panel or operating desk with instruments or controls
- a narrow decorative table designed to stand against a wall
In a sentence
Mio fratello ha comprato una nuova console per i videogiochi.
My brother bought a new video game console.
Non passare troppe ore davanti alla console.
Don't spend too many hours in front of the console.
Quale console portatile preferisci usare quando viaggi?
Which handheld console do you prefer using when you travel?
Word forms (3)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| console | feminine · singular |
| console | feminine · plural |
| console | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Feminine in Italian ('la console', plural 'le console'), invariable in spelling.
- Pronounced usually in the French style /kɔnˈsɔl/ or English /kənˈsoʊl/.
- Do not confuse with the masculine 'console' /'kɔnsole/ meaning diplomatic 'consul'.