Italian · Body & Health
"Chin" in Italian: mento
il mento
Chin in Italian is il mento (eel MEN-toh), masculine. Pointing to it is sul mento. A cleft chin is mento spaccato.
After a fall
Mi sono graffiato il mento sul marciapiede.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce mento
Say it
eel MEN-toh
/ˈmen.to/
Mento stresses MEN: MEN-toh. Keep the e open like in met.
"Chin" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il mento | the chin Default noun. | Default noun. |
| sul mento | on the chin Location of a mark or itch. | Location of a mark or itch. |
| mento in fuori | chin out / jutting chin Describing posture. | Describing posture. |
| mento rapato | clean-shaven chin After a shave. | After a shave. |
How to use mento in real life
- 1After a fall
Mi sono graffiato il mento sul marciapiede.
I scraped my chin on the sidewalk.
Il mento as body part.
- 2Shaving
Fai attenzione sotto il mento con la lama.
Be careful under the chin with the blade.
Sotto il mento for location.
- 3Photo pose
Alza un po' il mento verso la luce.
Lift your chin a bit toward the light.
Common photo direction.
Mistakes English speakers make with mento
Incorrect: La mento mi prudono.
Correct: Il mento mi prude.
Mento is masculine singular: il mento.
Incorrect: Ho un brufolo sulla guancia… no, sul chin.
Correct: Ho un brufolo sul mento.
Use mento, not English chin.
Good to know
Barbers and beauticians talk about the mento when shaping a beard line. A quick alza il mento is also how photographers fix a stiff pose.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Someone notices a spot after lunch
ChatPal
Hai un po' di sugo sul mento.
You've got a bit of sauce on your chin.
You
Ah grazie — mi pulisco il mento subito.
Ah thanks — I'll wipe my chin right away.
ChatPal
Ecco un tovagliolo.
Here's a napkin.
You
Perfetto. Meglio prima che qualcuno scatti una foto.
Perfect. Better before someone takes a photo.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Chin" in Italian
Is mento masculine?
Yes: il mento.
How do I say on the chin?
Sul mento.
Is mento the same as mind?
No. Mind/mental sense is mente. Chin is mento.
How do I say chin up (cheer)?
Italians more often say dai or forza; literal alza il mento is physical.
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