Meaning
headgear, head covering
- any article of clothing or accessory worn on the head (hat, cap, headdress)
In a sentence
I soldati indossavano un copricapo tradizionale durante la parata.
The soldiers were wearing traditional headgear during the parade.
È obbligatorio togliere il copricapo prima di entrare nell'edificio.
It is mandatory to remove headgear before entering the building.
In molti paesi caldi il copricapo protegge dal sole cocente.
In many hot countries head coverings protect against the scorching sun.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| copricapo | masculine · singular |
| copricapi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formal or generic term encompassing hats, berets, turbans, and helmets.
- The regular plural is 'copricapi', though the invariable form 'i copricapo' is also occasionally found.