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"Charger" in Italian: caricabatterie
il caricabatterie
Charger in Italian is il caricabatterie (kah-ree-kah-baht-teh-REE-eh), masculine and invariable in the singular. Hai un caricabatterie? is the classic dead-phone panic line.
Train seat panic
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How to pronounce caricabatterie
Say it
kah-ree-kah-baht-teh-REE-eh
/kaˌrika.batteˈri.e/
Caricabatterie: kah-ree-kah-baht-teh-REE-eh. Stress on REE. Soft double t in batteria part.
"Charger" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il caricabatterie | the charger Phone, laptop, earbuds. | Phone, laptop, earbuds. |
| un caricabatterie USB-C | a USB-C charger Specifying the plug. | Specifying the plug. |
| il caricabatterie del telefono | the phone charger When context is vague. | When context is vague. |
| power bank / batteria esterna | portable charger Travel backup; not the wall cable. | Travel backup; not the wall cable. |
How to use caricabatterie in real life
- 1Train seat panic
Hai un caricabatterie per iPhone?
Do you have an iPhone charger?
Hai un + brand.
- 2Hotel nightstand
Il mio caricabatterie è rimasto a casa.
My charger stayed at home.
Possessive + place.
- 3Airport security
Non lasciare il caricabatterie nel vassoio.
Don't leave the charger in the tray.
Travel tip tone.
Mistakes English speakers make with caricabatterie
Incorrect: Ho bisogno di una caricabatteria.
Correct: Ho bisogno di un caricabatterie.
Phone chargers use caricabatterie (masc.), not caricabatteria.
Incorrect: Passami il charger.
Correct: Passami il caricabatterie.
Use caricabatterie, not the English word.
Good to know
In cafés and regional trains, asking for a presa (outlet) often comes before the caricabatterie. USB-C now labels most boxes; older Lightning cables still get called caricabatterie iPhone.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Borrowing a cable on a train
ChatPal
Mi serve un caricabatterie, il telefono è al due percento.
I need a charger—the phone is at two percent.
You
Tieni, ecco il mio caricabatterie USB-C.
Here, take my USB-C charger.
ChatPal
Grazie. Te lo rendo a Firenze.
Thanks. I'll give it back in Florence.
You
Figurati, collegati pure.
No worries, go ahead and plug in.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Charger" in Italian
How do you say charger in Italian?
Il caricabatterie.
Phone charger?
Il caricabatterie del telefono, or simply il mio caricabatterie.
Is it masculine?
Yes: un caricabatterie, il caricabatterie.
How do you pronounce it?
kah-ree-kah-baht-teh-REE-eh.
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