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Italian

coperta

/koˈpɛr.ta/noun · feminineA2
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Meaning

blanket

  • deck (of a ship)

In a sentence

Ho messo una coperta sul letto.

I put a blanket on the bed.

La coperta nuova è molto calda.

The new blanket is very warm.

Metto una coperta sul divano.

I put a blanket on the sofa.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
copertafeminine · singular
copertefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • For bedding, coperta is general; copriletto is a bedspread, and piumone is a duvet.
  • Use article and agreement normally: una coperta pesante, due coperte leggere.
  • On ships, coperta means deck in nautical contexts only; for buildings or cards, use piano or dorso.

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