Meaning
radiator
- A heating device used to warm a room (synonym of 'termosifone').
- A cooling device in an engine that prevents it from overheating.
In a sentence
Il radiatore in camera da letto perde acqua da ieri.
The radiator in the bedroom has been leaking water since yesterday.
Il meccanico ha riempito il radiatore dell'auto con il liquido refrigerante.
The mechanic filled the car's radiator with coolant.
Non appoggiare i vestiti bagnati direttamente sul radiatore.
Don't put wet clothes directly on the radiator.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| radiatore | masculine · singular |
| radiatori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- For domestic central heating, 'termosifone' is often preferred in daily speech over 'radiatore'.