Meaning
tailor
- person whose profession is making, repairing, or altering clothes
- maker of custom-made clothing
In a sentence
Ho portato la giacca dal sarto per accorciare le maniche.
I took the jacket to the tailor to shorten the sleeves.
Mio nonno lavorava come sarto in una piccola bottega.
My grandfather worked as a tailor in a small shop.
Conosci un buon sarto che faccia abiti su misura?
Do you know a good tailor who makes custom suits?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sarto | masculine · singular |
| sarti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- The feminine form is 'sarta' (dressmaker, seamstress).
- The adjective 'sartoriale' refers to fine tailoring or made-to-measure clothing.