Meaning
cloak, cape
- coat (of an animal)
- mantle (of the Earth)
In a sentence
Il cane ha il mantello tutto bagnato.
The dog’s coat is completely wet.
Il cavaliere indossava un mantello nero con cappuccio.
The knight wore a black hooded cloak.
Non mettere il mantello sul pavimento bagnato.
Don’t put the mantle on the wet floor.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| mantello | masculine · singular |
| mantelli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- For clothing, mantello sounds literary or historical; everyday Italian usually says cappotto, giacca, or impermeabile.
- For animals, use mantello for fur or coat color: mantello nero, mantello maculato. Not usually for human hair or skin.
- In science, il mantello commonly means the Earth's mantle; context usually makes this clear.