Meaning
disguise; costume
- clothing worn to conceal one's identity or appear as someone else
- the act of disguising oneself
In a sentence
Il suo travestimento era così perfetto che nessuno l'ha riconosciuto.
His disguise was so perfect that nobody recognized him.
Per la festa di carnevale ha preparato un travestimento originale.
For the carnival party, she prepared an original costume.
L'attore ha cambiato travestimento tre volte durante lo spettacolo.
The actor changed disguise three times during the show.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| travestimento | masculine · singular |
| travestimenti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Refers both to a disguise used to deceive and to fancy dress for Carnival or parties.
- Formed from the verb 'travestire' with the suffix '-mento'.