Italian · Home, Clothes & Daily Life
"Gloves" in Italian: guanti
i guanti
Gloves in Italian are i guanti (GWAHN-tee), masculine plural. One glove is un guanto. Metti i guanti means put your gloves on.
Leaving home
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How to pronounce guanti
Say it
GWAHN-tee
/ˈɡwan.ti/
Guanti stresses GWAHN: GWAHN-tee. Ua glide. Singular guanto is GWAHN-toh.
"Gloves" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| i guanti | the gloves Default plural. | Default plural. |
| un guanto | a glove Singular. | Singular. |
| mettere i guanti | to put on gloves Getting dressed. | Getting dressed. |
| guanti di lana | wool gloves Material. | Material. |
How to use guanti in real life
- 1Leaving home
Non uscire senza i guanti.
Don't go out without gloves.
I guanti.
- 2Lost pair
Ho perso un guanto sul bus.
I lost a glove on the bus.
Singular guanto.
- 3Shopping
Questi guanti sono troppo stretti.
These gloves are too tight.
Questi guanti.
Mistakes English speakers make with guanti
Incorrect: Le guanti sono calde.
Correct: I guanti sono caldi.
Guanti is masculine plural: i guanti.
Incorrect: Metto i gloves.
Correct: Metto i guanti.
Use guanti, not English gloves.
Good to know
Winter markets sell guanti next to sciarpe—buy them as a set. Cyclists and scooter riders treat guanti as safety gear, not just fashion.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Getting ready for a bike ride
ChatPal
Hai i guanti nella tasca?
Do you have the gloves in your pocket?
You
Sì, i guanti neri sono qui.
Yes, the black gloves are here.
ChatPal
Bene: senza guanti le mani gelano.
Good: without gloves your hands freeze.
You
Vero, parto.
True—I'm heading out.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Gloves" in Italian
Singular?
Un guanto.
Gender?
Masculine: il guanto, i guanti.
Put gloves on?
Metti i guanti.
Wool gloves?
Guanti di lana.
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