Meaning
table
- panel, board
In a sentence
Ho lasciato le chiavi sul tavolo in cucina.
I left the keys on the table in the kitchen.
Hai visto il tavolo nuovo del soggiorno?
Have you seen the new table in the living room?
Il libro è sul tavolo.
The book is on the table.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| tavolo | masculine · singular |
| tavoli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use tavolo for a physical table. For a school desk, banco is more common; scrivania is a writing desk or office desk.
- A tavola means at the table or mealtime, not just on the table. Sul tavolo means on the table.
- Mettere sul tavolo often means to bring up a topic or proposal, not only to place something physically.