Meaning
headphones; swim cap
- headphones or earphones (usually plural: cuffie)
- swim cap or shower cap
- bonnet or close-fitting cap
In a sentence
Ascolto sempre la musica con le cuffie.
I always listen to music with headphones.
Hai comprato una nuova cuffia da piscina?
Did you buy a new swim cap?
Non sento niente perché ho le cuffie.
I can't hear anything because I have headphones on.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| cuffia | feminine · singular |
| cuffie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Most commonly used in the plural 'cuffie' for audio headphones.
- Earbuds that go into the ear canal are often called 'auricolari'.