Meaning
custom, costume, swimsuit
- custom, habit
- swimsuit
- costume, fancy dress
In a sentence
In quella famiglia è costume cenare tardi.
In that family, it's customary to eat dinner late.
Hai preso il costume per andare al mare?
Did you bring the swimsuit to go to the beach?
Per la festa, ho comprato un costume da pirata.
For the party, I bought a pirate costume.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| costume | masculine · singular |
| costumi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'costume' for habits/customs (e.g., 'il costume locale'), not 'abitudine' (personal habit).
- For 'costume' as in clothing, specify 'costume da bagno' (swimsuit) or 'costume di scena' (theatrical costume).
- Avoid confusion with 'abito' (dress/suit); 'costume' rarely means everyday clothing.