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portachiavi

/ˌpɔrtaˈkjaːvi/noun · masculineB1
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Meaning

keyring, keychain

  • A small ring or decorative accessory used to hold keys together.

In a sentence

Ho comprato un portachiavi carino come souvenir.

I bought a cute keyring as a souvenir.

Dov'è finito il mio mazzo con il portachiavi rosso?

Where did my set with the red keychain end up?

Non riesco a trovare le chiavi senza il portachiavi grande.

I can't find the keys without the large keychain.

Word forms (3)
WordWord forms
portachiavimasculine · singular
portachiavimasculine · plural
portachiavimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Invariable noun: 'il portachiavi', 'i portachiavi'.
  • Compound formed by 'porta-' (from 'portare') and 'chiavi' (keys).
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