Meaning
backrest, seat back
- the part of a chair, sofa, or car seat that supports the back
In a sentence
Lo schienale di questa sedia è troppo rigido per lavorare comodamente.
The backrest of this chair is too stiff to work comfortably.
Si prega di riportare lo schienale in posizione verticale.
Please return your seat back to the upright position.
Questa poltrona non ha uno schienale abbastanza alto per rilassarsi.
This armchair doesn't have a high enough backrest to relax.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| schienale | masculine · singular |
| schienali | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Derived from 'schiena' (back).
- Often combined with the verb 'reclinare' (to recline) on trains and planes.