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"Clothes" in Italian: vestiti
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Clothes in Italian are i vestiti (ee ves-TEE-tee). Singular un vestito often means a dress or one garment. Cambiare i vestiti means to change clothes.
Packing for a trip
Non ho abbastanza vestiti per una settimana.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce vestiti
Say it
ee ves-TEE-tee
/i vesˈti.ti/
Vestiti stresses TEE: ves-TEE-tee. Vestito is ves-TEE-toh.
"Clothes" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| i vestiti | clothes Everyday plural for what you wear. | Everyday plural for what you wear. |
| un vestito | a dress; a garment Often a woman's dress; also one item. | Often a woman's dress; also one item. |
| cambiare i vestiti | to change clothes Before going out. | Before going out. |
| vestiti puliti | clean clothes Laundry talk. | Laundry talk. |
How to use vestiti in real life
- 1Packing for a trip
Non ho abbastanza vestiti per una settimana.
I don't have enough clothes for a week.
I vestiti as clothes in general.
- 2Before dinner out
Aspetta, cambio i vestiti.
Wait, I'm changing clothes.
Cambiare i vestiti.
- 3Laundry day
I vestiti sono ancora bagnati.
The clothes are still wet.
Plural agreement with sono.
Mistakes English speakers make with vestiti
Incorrect: Il vestiti è sporco.
Correct: I vestiti sono sporchi.
Vestiti is plural: i vestiti sono…
Incorrect: Metto i clothes nuovi.
Correct: Metto i vestiti nuovi.
Use vestiti, not the English word.
Good to know
Vestiti covers casual clothes; abiti can sound dressier or more formal. A shop may be a negozio di vestiti, and Italians often comment on vestiti giusti for church, weddings, or a night out.
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Getting ready for a wedding
ChatPal
Hai già scelto i vestiti per sabato?
Have you already chosen clothes for Saturday?
You
Quasi: mi mancano i vestiti formali.
Almost: I'm missing formal clothes.
ChatPal
Passiamo in centro a cercare vestiti.
Let's go downtown to look for clothes.
You
Ok, ma niente vestiti troppo scuri.
Ok, but no clothes that are too dark.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Clothes" in Italian
Is vestito only a dress?
Often yes for women's clothing, but vestiti plural means clothes in general.
What is the difference between vestiti and abiti?
Vestiti is everyday clothes; abiti can sound more formal or tailored.
How do I say change clothes?
Cambiare i vestiti or cambiarsi.
How do I say dirty clothes?
Vestiti sporchi.
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