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nascondiglio

/na.skonˈdiʎ.ʎo/noun · masculineB2
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Meaning

hiding place

  • a place where someone or something is concealed or can hide

In a sentence

I bambini hanno trovato un ottimo nascondiglio dietro l'armadio.

The children found a great hiding place behind the wardrobe.

Il ladro teneva i soldi rubati in un nascondiglio segreto sotto il pavimento.

The thief kept the stolen money in a secret hiding place under the floor.

Perché non mi mostri il tuo nascondiglio?

Why don't you show me your hiding place?

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
nascondigliomasculine · singular
nascondiglimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Plural is 'nascondigli' (drops the final 'o').
  • Derived from the verb 'nascondere' (to hide).

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