Meaning
shelf
- a flat horizontal shelf inside a cupboard, fridge, or bookcase
- a flat level surface or ledge
In a sentence
Metti i bicchieri sul ripiano superiore della credenza.
Put the glasses on the top shelf of the cupboard.
C'è ancora spazio sul secondo ripiano della libreria?
Is there still room on the second shelf of the bookcase?
Non lasciare cibi aperti sul ripiano del frigorifero.
Don't leave uncovered food on the refrigerator shelf.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ripiano | masculine · singular |
| ripiani | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Near-synonym 'mensola' usually means a wall-mounted shelf, while 'ripiano' is inside furniture.