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"Pillow" in Italian: cuscino
il cuscino
Pillow in Italian is il cuscino (koo-SHEE-noh), plural i cuscini. Sofa cushions are also cuscini; specify cuscino del letto when you need the bed pillow.
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How to pronounce cuscino
Say it
koo-SHEE-noh
/kuˈʃi.no/
Cuscino stresses SHEE: koo-SHEE-noh.
"Pillow" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il cuscino | the pillow Bed or sofa. | Bed or sofa. |
| i cuscini | the pillows Plural. | Plural. |
| cuscino extra | extra pillow Hotel request. | Hotel request. |
| federa del cuscino | pillowcase Bedding. | Bedding. |
How to use cuscino in real life
- 1Hotel
Potrei avere un altro cuscino, per favore?
Could I have another pillow, please?
Un altro cuscino.
- 2Sleep
Dormo meglio con due cuscini.
I sleep better with two pillows.
Due cuscini.
- 3Living room
Metti il cuscino sul divano.
Put the pillow on the sofa.
Il cuscino.
Mistakes English speakers make with cuscino
Incorrect: La cuscino.
Correct: Il cuscino.
Cuscino is masculine.
Incorrect: Il pillow.
Correct: Il cuscino.
Use cuscino.
Good to know
Italian hotels often give one firm cuscino; asking for un cuscino extra is normal. Decorative sofa pillows are still cuscini—context does the work.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Making the guest bed
ChatPal
Vuoi un cuscino più alto?
Do you want a taller pillow?
You
Sì. Questo cuscino è troppo basso.
Yes. This pillow is too flat.
ChatPal
Nell'armadio ci sono altri cuscini.
In the wardrobe there are other pillows.
You
Perfetto. Prendo un cuscino di piuma.
Perfect. I'll take a feather pillow.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Pillow" in Italian
Gender?
Masculine: il cuscino, i cuscini.
Pillowcase?
La federa.
Cushion vs pillow?
Same word cuscino in everyday Italian.
Hotel extra?
Vorrei un altro cuscino.
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