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"Mirror" in Italian: specchio
lo specchio
Mirror in Italian is lo specchio (loh SPEK-kyoh), masculine with the article lo before s+consonant. Davanti allo specchio means in front of the mirror. Plural gli specchi.
Getting ready
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How to pronounce specchio
Say it
loh SPEK-kyoh
/lo ˈspɛk.kjo/
Specchio is SPEK-kyoh: cch is a hard k before i, stress on SPEK. Soft glide into yoh.
"Mirror" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| lo specchio | the mirror Default noun. | Default noun. |
| davanti allo specchio | in front of the mirror Location. | Location. |
| specchio del bagno | bathroom mirror Room-specific. | Room-specific. |
| gli specchi | the mirrors Plural. | Plural. |
How to use specchio in real life
- 1Getting ready
Mi guardo allo specchio prima di uscire.
I look at myself in the mirror before going out.
Allo specchio.
- 2Hotel room
Lo specchio del bagno è appannato.
The bathroom mirror is fogged up.
Lo specchio.
- 3Shopping
C'è uno specchio in camerino?
Is there a mirror in the fitting room?
Uno specchio.
Mistakes English speakers make with specchio
Incorrect: Il specchio è rotto. (article)
Correct: Lo specchio è rotto.
Use lo before s+consonant: lo specchio.
Incorrect: La specchio è grande.
Correct: Lo specchio è grande.
Masculine noun.
Good to know
Fitting rooms always need uno specchio. Fogged bathroom mirrors get a quick wipe joke after hot showers. Allo specchio also appears in figurative talk about self-image.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Checking an outfit before leaving
ChatPal
Passa davanti allo specchio un secondo.
Stand in front of the mirror a second.
You
Lo specchio dice che la giacca va bene.
The mirror says the jacket is fine.
ChatPal
Anche secondo me. Controlla i capelli allo specchio.
I agree. Check your hair in the mirror.
You
Fatto. Lo specchio mi convince.
Done. The mirror convinces me.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Mirror" in Italian
Why lo not il?
Italian uses lo before s+consonant: lo specchio.
Plural?
Gli specchi.
In the mirror?
Allo specchio / nello specchio.
Gender?
Masculine.
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