Meaning
corner, edge
- A sharp external angle or edge where two surfaces meet, especially on furniture or solids.
In a sentence
Ho sbattuto il ginocchio contro lo spigolo del tavolo.
I banged my knee against the corner of the table.
Hanno coperto gli spigoli dei mobili per proteggere i bambini.
They padded the sharp corners of the furniture to protect the children.
Fai attenzione a quello spigolo vivo della parete.
Be careful with that sharp corner of the wall.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| spigolo | masculine · singular |
| spigoli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Distinct from 'angolo': 'spigolo' refers to the sharp external edge/corner, whereas 'angolo' usually denotes the inner corner.
- Commonly used when talking about bumping into sharp table or cabinet edges.