Meaning
lamp
In a sentence
La lampada sul tavolo fa una bella luce.
The lamp on the table gives off a nice light.
Hai spento la lampada prima di uscire?
Did you turn off the lamp before leaving?
Non trovo la lampada nuova per la camera.
I can't find the new lamp for the bedroom.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| lampada | feminine · singular |
| lampade | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use lampada for the object itself; luce means the light it gives off.
- For ceiling fixtures, Italians often say lampadario rather than lampada.
- Common types are lampada da tavolo, da terra, and da comodino; use da + noun for purpose or place.