Meaning
mirror
- table, chart
In a sentence
Ho comprato uno specchio per il bagno.
I bought a mirror for the bathroom.
Hai visto il mio specchio sul tavolo?
Did you see my mirror on the table?
Mi guardo nello specchio ogni mattina.
I look at myself in the mirror every morning.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| specchio | masculine · singular |
| specchi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- For the object on a wall, use specchio. Reflexive pronouns like mi/ti/si often appear: mi guardo allo specchio.
- With locations, Italian usually says allo specchio, not *nel specchio, when meaning 'in the mirror' as a reflection.
- The 'table/chart' sense is formal and common in bureaucracy or publishing: specchio riepilogativo, specchio delle tariffe.