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termosifone

/termoziˈfoːne/noun · masculineB2
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Meaning

radiator

  • a radiator used to heat a room

In a sentence

Il termosifone in camera non funziona bene.

The radiator in the bedroom doesn't work well.

Hai acceso il termosifone in salotto?

Did you turn on the radiator in the living room?

Non toccare il termosifone: è molto caldo.

Don't touch the radiator: it's very hot.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
termosifonemasculine · singular
termosifonimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Common everyday word for home heating radiator.
  • Also called calorifero in some contexts.
  • Usually masculine: il termosifone.

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