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"Clock" in Italian: orologio
l'orologio
Clock in Italian is l'orologio (oh-roh-LOH-joh), masculine—the same word as watch. A wall clock is often l'orologio a muro; asking the time is che ora è?
Home décor
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How to pronounce orologio
Say it
oh-roh-LOH-joh
/oroˈlɔ.dʒo/
Orologio stresses LOH: oh-roh-LOH-joh. Soft g before i.
"Clock" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'orologio | the clock / watch Default noun. | Default noun. |
| orologio a muro | wall clock Home and offices. | Home and offices. |
| orologio da polso | wristwatch When you need to specify. | When you need to specify. |
| che ora è? | what time is it? Asking the time—not naming the object. | Asking the time—not naming the object. |
How to use orologio in real life
- 1Home décor
L'orologio del salotto è fermo.
The living-room clock has stopped.
L'orologio for that clock.
- 2Needing the time
Guarda l'orologio: siamo in ritardo.
Look at the clock: we're late.
Guarda l'orologio.
- 3Gift idea
Le regalo un orologio semplice.
I'm giving her a simple watch/clock.
Un orologio covers both.
Mistakes English speakers make with orologio
Incorrect: La orologio è rotto.
Correct: L'orologio è rotto.
Orologio is masculine: l'orologio.
Incorrect: Che orologio è?
Correct: Che ora è?
To ask the time, say che ora è, not che orologio è.
Good to know
Italians still glance at an orologio on the wall in stations and kitchens, even with phones everywhere. Church bells often beat the orologio for village timekeeping.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Running late for a train
ChatPal
L'orologio della stazione segna le 8:50.
The station clock shows 8:50.
You
Il mio orologio invece dice 8:47.
My watch says 8:47 instead.
ChatPal
Fidiamoci di quello grande in atrio.
Let's trust the big one in the hall.
You
Ok, corriamo al binario.
Ok, let's run to the platform.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Clock" in Italian
Does orologio mean clock or watch?
Both. Add a muro or da polso if you need to be clear.
How do I ask the time?
Che ora è? or Hai l'ora?
Is orologio masculine?
Yes: l'orologio, un orologio, gli orologi.
What is the plural?
Gli orologi.
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