Meaning
laboratory, lab
- workshop, workroom
- workshop activity
In a sentence
Domani abbiamo laboratorio di scienze a scuola.
Tomorrow we have science lab at school.
Hai già finito il laboratorio di teatro?
Have you already finished the theater workshop?
Oggi il laboratorio non è aperto al pubblico.
Today the workshop is not open to the public.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| laboratorio | masculine · singular |
| laboratori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- For a science lab, laboratorio is standard. Officina is for mechanical repair shops; studio is for an artist’s or professional’s workspace.
- In schools, fare laboratorio often means doing practical class activities, not necessarily being in a dedicated lab room.
- Use in before laboratorio for location: in laboratorio. Don’t say a laboratorio unless you mean movement toward it.