Meaning
draught, draft
- a thin current of cold air entering through a crack or gap
In a sentence
Chiudi bene la finestra perché c'è un fastidioso spiffero freddo.
Close the window tight because there's an annoying cold draught.
Sento uno spiffero gelido che proviene da sotto la porta d'ingresso.
I feel a freezing draught coming from under the front door.
Abbiamo messo una guarnizione per bloccare tutti gli spifferi.
We put in weatherstripping to block all the draughts.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| spiffero | masculine · singular |
| spifferi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Very common in domestic contexts when windows or doors do not seal tightly.
- Often used with verbs like 'sentire' (to feel) or 'venire' (to come).