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"Coat" in Italian: cappotto
il cappotto
Coat in Italian is il cappotto (kahp-POHT-toh). Plural i cappotti. A lighter jacket is often la giacca; cappotto is the heavier overcoat.
Entering a restaurant
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How to pronounce cappotto
Say it
kahp-POHT-toh
/kapˈpot.to/
Cappotto stresses POHT: kahp-POHT-toh. Double p and double t.
"Coat" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il cappotto | the coat Default overcoat. | Default overcoat. |
| un cappotto pesante | a heavy coat Winter. | Winter. |
| appendere il cappotto | to hang up the coat Arrival. | Arrival. |
| i cappotti | the coats Plural. | Plural. |
How to use cappotto in real life
- 1Entering a restaurant
Posso appendere il cappotto qui?
Can I hang my coat here?
Il cappotto.
- 2Cold day
Porta il cappotto: fuori tira vento.
Bring the coat: it's windy outside.
Il cappotto.
- 3Shopping
Questo cappotto è troppo largo.
This coat is too big.
Questo cappotto.
Mistakes English speakers make with cappotto
Incorrect: La cappotto è nera.
Correct: Il cappotto è nero.
Cappotto is masculine.
Incorrect: Metto il coat.
Correct: Metto il cappotto.
Use cappotto.
Good to know
In nicer restaurants, staff may take your cappotto at the door. Keep tickets for the guardaroba so you reclaim the right one.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Arriving at a winter dinner
ChatPal
Lasciamo il cappotto al guardaroba?
Shall we leave the coat at the checkroom?
You
Sì, il mio cappotto è quello grigio.
Yes, my coat is the gray one.
ChatPal
Ok, prendo entrambi i biglietti.
Ok, I'll take both tickets.
You
Grazie, così non li perdiamo.
Thanks, so we don't lose them.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Coat" in Italian
Cappotto or giacca?
Cappotto is a coat; giacca is usually a jacket.
Plural?
I cappotti.
Gender?
Masculine: il cappotto.
Hang up the coat?
Appendere il cappotto.
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