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scomparto

/zkomˈpar.to/noun · masculineC1
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 19,205

Meaning

compartment, section

  • separate division or section within a drawer, container, bag, or cabinet

In a sentence

Ho messo le chiavi nello scomparto interno dello zaino.

I put the keys in the inner compartment of the backpack.

La borsa ha uno scomparto imbottito appositamente per il computer portatile.

The bag has a padded compartment specifically for the laptop.

Dividi le posate negli scomparti adatti del cassetto.

Separate the cutlery into the appropriate compartments of the drawer.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
scompartomasculine · singular
scompartimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Often interchangeable with 'scompartimento', though 'scomparto' is preferred for smaller storage divisions like bags and drawers.

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