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rivestimento

/rivestiˈmento/noun · masculineC1
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Meaning

covering, coating, lining

  • material used to cover or protect a surface (such as tiles, paneling, or upholstery)
  • a protective outer or inner layer or coating on an object

In a sentence

Abbiamo scelto un rivestimento in ceramica per le pareti della cucina.

We chose a ceramic covering for the kitchen walls.

Il rivestimento antiaderente della padella si è rovinato col tempo.

The non-stick coating of the frying pan deteriorated over time.

Questo vecchio divano avrebbe bisogno di un nuovo rivestimento in pelle.

This old sofa could use a new leather covering.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
rivestimentomasculine · singular
rivestimentimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Formed with the suffix '-mento' from 'rivestire'. Plural ends regularly in '-i'.

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