Meaning
window
In a sentence
Ho aperto la finestra perché faceva troppo caldo.
I opened the window because it was too hot.
Puoi chiudere la finestra, per favore?
Can you close the window, please?
La finestra della cucina non si apre bene.
The kitchen window doesn't open well.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| finestra | feminine · singular |
| finestre | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'finestra' for any window, never 'vetro' (which means 'glass').
- Plural is 'finestre'; no irregular forms. Feminine noun, so adjectives must agree (e.g., 'finestra aperta').
- Common in all registers, but 'oblò' is used for round windows (e.g., on ships or planes).