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"Boots" in Italian: stivali
gli stivali
Boots in Italian are gli stivali (stee-VAH-lee), masculine plural. Singular is lo stivale. Stivali di pioggia are rain boots.
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How to pronounce stivali
Say it
stee-VAH-lee
/stiˈva.li/
Stivali stresses VAH: stee-VAH-lee. Singular stivale is stee-VAH-leh.
"Boots" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| gli stivali | the boots Default plural. | Default plural. |
| lo stivale | the boot Singular. | Singular. |
| stivali di pioggia | rain boots Wet weather. | Wet weather. |
| stivali di pelle | leather boots Shopping. | Shopping. |
How to use stivali in real life
- 1Shoe store
Provo questi stivali neri, per favore.
I'll try these black boots, please.
Questi stivali.
- 2Rainy morning
Metti gli stivali di pioggia.
Put on the rain boots.
Stivali di pioggia.
- 3Packing
Gli stivali occupano troppo spazio in valigia.
The boots take too much suitcase space.
Gli stivali.
Mistakes English speakers make with stivali
Incorrect: Le stivali sono belle.
Correct: Gli stivali sono belli.
Masculine plural: gli stivali.
Incorrect: Compro un boot.
Correct: Compro uno stivale.
Use stivale / stivali.
Good to know
In winter cities, stivali are a practical uniform—especially after rain turns sidewalks into puddles. Market stalls sell cheap ones next to scarpe.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing footwear before a walk
ChatPal
Porti le scarpe o gli stivali?
Are you wearing shoes or boots?
You
Gli stivali: fuori c'è fango.
Boots: there's mud outside.
ChatPal
Bravo. Anche io prendo gli stivali.
Good. I'll take the boots too.
You
Allora usciamo tra cinque minuti.
Then let's leave in five minutes.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Boots" in Italian
Singular?
Lo stivale.
Plural article?
Gli stivali.
Rain boots?
Stivali di pioggia.
Gender?
Masculine.
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