Significado
cloak, cape
- coat (of an animal)
- mantle (of the Earth)
Em uma frase
Il cane ha il mantello tutto bagnato.
The dog’s coat is completely wet.
Il cavaliere indossava un mantello nero con cappuccio.
The knight wore a black hooded cloak.
Non mettere il mantello sul pavimento bagnato.
Don’t put the mantle on the wet floor.
Formas da palavra (2)
| Palavra | Formas da palavra |
|---|---|
| mantello | masculine · singular |
| mantelli | masculine · plural |
Notas de uso
- For clothing, mantello sounds literary or historical; everyday Italian usually says cappotto, giacca, or impermeabile.
- For animals, use mantello for fur or coat color: mantello nero, mantello maculato. Not usually for human hair or skin.
- In science, il mantello commonly means the Earth's mantle; context usually makes this clear.