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"Bedroom" in Italian: camera da letto

la camera da letto

Say it: KAH-meh-rah dah LEHT-tohfeminine · la camera da lettonoun/ˈka.me.ra da ˈlɛt.to/

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.

Home tour

La camera da letto è in fondo al corridoio.
The bedroom is at the end of the hallway.
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How to pronounce camera da letto

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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

ItalianEnglish
la camera da lettobedroom

Full clear phrase.

la cameraroom; bedroom

Short form when context is clear.

la stanza da lettobedroom

Alternative using stanza.

il lettobed

The furniture inside the room.

How to use camera da letto in real life

  1. 1Home tour

    La camera da letto è in fondo al corridoio.

    The bedroom is at the end of the hallway.

    Full phrase for clarity.

  2. 2Morning routine

    Lascio la valigia in camera.

    I'll leave the suitcase in the bedroom.

    Short camera when home context is clear.

  3. 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.

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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.

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Settling into a friend's guest room

  1. ChatPal

    La camera da letto degli ospiti è qui.

    The guest bedroom is here.

  2. You

    Grazie! La camera è molto tranquilla.

    Thanks! The bedroom is very quiet.

  3. ChatPal

    Sì. Se hai freddo, ci sono coperte in camera.

    Yes. If you're cold, there are blankets in the bedroom.

  4. 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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