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teiera

/teˈjɛ.ra/noun · feminineB1
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 14,225

Meaning

teapot

  • A container with a spout, handle, and lid, used for brewing and serving tea

In a sentence

Ho comprato una teiera nuova di ceramica.

I bought a new ceramic teapot.

L'acqua è calda, puoi versarla direttamente nella teiera.

The water is hot, you can pour it straight into the teapot.

La teiera sul tavolo è bollente, fai attenzione.

The teapot on the table is scalding hot, be careful.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
teierafeminine · singular
teierefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Do not confuse with 'bollitore' (kettle), which is used to boil water, not steep tea.
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