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"Dress" in Italian: vestito
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Dress in Italian is il vestito (eel ves-TEE-toh), masculine. Un vestito elegante is a formal dress. I vestiti can also mean clothes in general, so context matters.
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How to pronounce vestito
Say it
eel ves-TEE-toh
/il vesˈti.to/
Vestito stresses TEE: ves-TEE-toh. Double t is held lightly.
"Dress" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il vestito | the dress; the outfit Main noun. | Main noun. |
| un vestito lungo | a long dress Style detail. | Style detail. |
| i vestiti | dresses; clothes Plural / clothes sense. | Plural / clothes sense. |
| provare un vestito | to try on a dress Shopping. | Shopping. |
How to use vestito in real life
- 1Wedding prep
Hai scelto il vestito per il matrimonio?
Have you chosen the dress for the wedding?
Il vestito for an occasion.
- 2Shop floor
Posso provare questo vestito?
Can I try on this dress?
Questo vestito.
- 3Compliment
Quel vestito blu ti sta benissimo.
That blue dress looks great on you.
Quel vestito + color.
Mistakes English speakers make with vestito
Incorrect: La vestito è corta.
Correct: Il vestito è corto.
Vestito is masculine; adjective matches.
Incorrect: Compro una dress rossa.
Correct: Compro un vestito rosso.
Use vestito, not dress.
Good to know
In boutiques, vestito often means a women's dress, but i vestiti also means clothes broadly. For a man's suit, prefer il completo or l'abito. Sales signs shout saldi sui vestiti every January.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Picking an outfit for a dinner
ChatPal
Metti il vestito nero o quello floreale?
Are you wearing the black dress or the floral one?
You
Il vestito nero: è più semplice.
The black dress: it's simpler.
ChatPal
Buona idea. Quel vestito è elegante.
Good idea. That dress is elegant.
You
Grazie. Il vestito floreale lo tengo per domenica.
Thanks. I'll keep the floral dress for Sunday.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Dress" in Italian
Vestito vs abito?
Both can mean dress/outfit; abito also means suit in some regions.
Clothes in general?
I vestiti or i vestiti / gli abiti.
Is vestito masculine?
Yes: il vestito.
Try on?
Posso provare questo vestito?
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