Meaning
lid, cover
- A removable or hinged cover for the top of a pot, jar, box, or container
In a sentence
Metti il coperchio sulla pentola per far bollire l'acqua prima.
Put the lid on the pot to make the water boil faster.
Non riesco ad aprire il coperchio di questo barattolo.
I cannot open the lid of this jar.
Attento quando sollevi il coperchio, esce molto vapore caldo.
Be careful when you lift the lid, a lot of hot steam comes out.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| coperchio | masculine · singular |
| coperchi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Usually refers to cookware lids or box covers; not used for book covers (copertina).