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"Bed" in Italian: letto
il letto
Bed in Italian is il letto (LET-toh), a masculine noun. Going to bed is andare a letto. Making the bed is fare il letto. Double room talk often starts from letto matrimoniale.
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How to pronounce letto
Say it
LET-toh
/ˈlet.to/
Letto stresses LET: LET-toh. Double t is sharp. Final o is short.
"Bed" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il letto | the bed Default masculine noun. | Default masculine noun. |
| andare a letto | to go to bed Bedtime routine. | Bedtime routine. |
| fare il letto | to make the bed Morning chore. | Morning chore. |
| letto matrimoniale | double bed Hotel and bedroom furniture. | Hotel and bedroom furniture. |
How to use letto in real life
- 1Late night
Vado a letto, sono stanco.
I'm going to bed, I'm tired.
A letto for bedtime.
- 2Morning chore
Hai fatto il letto?
Did you make the bed?
Fare il letto is the set phrase.
- 3Hotel preference
Preferiamo un letto matrimoniale.
We prefer a double bed.
Common booking line.
Mistakes English speakers make with letto
Incorrect: La letto è comodo.
Correct: Il letto è comodo.
Letto is masculine: il letto.
Incorrect: Vado in letto adesso.
Correct: Vado a letto adesso.
Use a letto, not in letto, for going to bed.
Good to know
Hotels list letto singolo, letto matrimoniale, and sometimes due letti singoli. At home, stare a letto can mean resting while sick, not only sleeping through the night.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Settling into a guest room
ChatPal
Il letto è già pronto per te.
The bed is already ready for you.
You
Grazie. Vado a letto presto stasera.
Thanks. I'm going to bed early tonight.
ChatPal
Ok. Domani ti aiuto a fare il letto.
Ok. Tomorrow I'll help you make the bed.
You
Perfetto. Questo letto sembra soffice.
Perfect. This bed looks soft.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Bed" in Italian
Is letto masculine?
Yes: il letto, un letto, i letti.
How do I say go to bed?
Andare a letto or vado a letto.
What is letto matrimoniale?
A double bed for two people.
How do I say make the bed?
Fare il letto.
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