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"Bedroom" in Italian: camera da letto
la camera da letto
Bedroom in Italian is la camera da letto (KAH-meh-rah dah LEHT-toh). People often shorten it to la camera at home when the meaning is clear. A single room in a hotel may also be una camera.
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How to pronounce camera da letto
Say it
KAH-meh-rah dah LEHT-toh
/ˈka.me.ra da ˈlɛt.to/
Camera is KAH-meh-rah. Letto is LEHT-toh with a double t hold. Stress KAH and LEHT.
"Bedroom" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la camera da letto | bedroom Full clear phrase. | Full clear phrase. |
| la camera | room; bedroom Short form when context is clear. | Short form when context is clear. |
| la stanza da letto | bedroom Alternative using stanza. | Alternative using stanza. |
| il letto | bed The furniture inside the room. | The furniture inside the room. |
How to use camera da letto in real life
- 1Home tour
La camera da letto è in fondo al corridoio.
The bedroom is at the end of the hallway.
Full phrase for clarity.
- 2Morning routine
Lascio la valigia in camera.
I'll leave the suitcase in the bedroom.
Short camera when home context is clear.
- 3Hotel booking
Vorrei una camera doppia con bagno.
I'd like a double room with bathroom.
Camera as hotel room.
Mistakes English speakers make with camera da letto
Incorrect: Il camera da letto è grande.
Correct: La camera da letto è grande.
Camera is feminine: la camera.
Incorrect: Vado al bedroom.
Correct: Vado in camera. / Vado in camera da letto.
Use the Italian phrase.
Good to know
Camera alone can mean room in hotels and homes, so da letto specifies sleeping. In small apartments, la camera da letto may be the only private room, which makes the phrase common in rental ads.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Settling into a friend's guest room
ChatPal
La camera da letto degli ospiti è qui.
The guest bedroom is here.
You
Grazie! La camera è molto tranquilla.
Thanks! The bedroom is very quiet.
ChatPal
Sì. Se hai freddo, ci sono coperte in camera.
Yes. If you're cold, there are blankets in the bedroom.
You
Perfetto. Metto la sveglia e chiudo la camera.
Perfect. I'll set an alarm and close the bedroom.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Bedroom" in Italian
Can I just say camera?
Yes at home when everyone knows you mean the bedroom. Use camera da letto when you need to be clear.
Is camera the same as English camera?
No. Italian camera means room. A photo camera is una macchina fotografica or una fotocamera.
How do I say double bedroom?
Una camera matrimoniale or una camera doppia, especially in hotels.
What preposition do I use?
In camera or in camera da letto for being inside.
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