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"Living room" in Italian: soggiorno
il soggiorno
Note: also: il salotto
Living room in Italian is il soggiorno (soh-JOR-noh), a masculine noun. Il salotto is a warmer alternative some families prefer. Guests often sit in the soggiorno with coffee.
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How to pronounce soggiorno
Say it
soh-JOR-noh
/sodˈdʒor.no/
Soggiorno stresses JOR: soh-JOR-noh. Soft j from gi. Double g holds slightly before the glide.
"Living room" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il soggiorno | living room Common modern word in homes and ads. | Common modern word in homes and ads. |
| il salotto | sitting room, lounge Cosier or more traditional feel. | Cosier or more traditional feel. |
| il living | living room English loan used in design talk. | English loan used in design talk. |
| in soggiorno | in the living room Location phrase. | Location phrase. |
How to use soggiorno in real life
- 1Hosting friends
Sedetevi in soggiorno, preparo il caffè.
Sit in the living room, I'll make coffee.
In soggiorno for guests.
- 2Describing a flat
Il soggiorno è luminoso e ha un divano grande.
The living room is bright and has a big sofa.
Il soggiorno in listings.
- 3Evening plan
Stasera guardiamo un film in soggiorno.
Tonight we'll watch a film in the living room.
Everyday family use.
Mistakes English speakers make with soggiorno
Incorrect: La soggiorno è bella.
Correct: Il soggiorno è bello.
Soggiorno is masculine: il soggiorno.
Incorrect: Vado al living-room.
Correct: Vado in soggiorno.
Prefer soggiorno or salotto in Italian sentences.
Good to know
Estate agents write soggiorno constantly. Older speakers may favour salotto for a formal sitting room. In open-plan flats, soggiorno can merge with the dining area without a hard wall.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Rearranging furniture on a rainy afternoon
ChatPal
Spostiamo la poltrona in soggiorno vicino alla finestra.
Let's move the armchair in the living room near the window.
You
Buona idea. Il soggiorno sembra più grande così.
Good idea. The living room looks bigger this way.
ChatPal
Sì. Poi mettiamo la lampada in soggiorno.
Yes. Then we'll put the lamp in the living room.
You
Perfetto. Stasera il soggiorno sarà super comodo.
Perfect. Tonight the living room will be super cosy.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Living room" in Italian
Is soggiorno or salotto better?
Both work. Soggiorno is the default modern word; salotto can feel cosier or more traditional.
How do I say in the living room?
In soggiorno.
Is soggiorno masculine?
Yes: il soggiorno, un soggiorno ampio.
Does soggiorno also mean stay?
Yes. Un soggiorno can mean a stay somewhere. Home context makes the living-room sense clear.
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