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"Refrigerator" in Italian: frigorifero
il frigorifero
Note: everyday: il frigo
Refrigerator in Italian is il frigorifero (free-goh-REE-feh-roh), masculine. Everyday speech often shortens to il frigo, but the full headword is frigorifero.
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How to pronounce frigorifero
Say it
eel free-goh-REE-feh-roh
/fri.goˈri.fe.ro/
free-goh-REE-feh-roh, stress on REE. Five syllables—don't rush.
"Refrigerator" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il frigorifero | the refrigerator Full word. | Full word. |
| nel frigorifero | in the refrigerator Storing food. | Storing food. |
| aprire il frigorifero | to open the refrigerator Kitchen actions. | Kitchen actions. |
| il frigo | the fridge Casual short form. | Casual short form. |
How to use frigorifero in real life
- 1Cooking
Il latte è nel frigorifero, seconda mensola.
The milk is in the refrigerator, second shelf.
Nel frigorifero.
- 2Hot day
Chiudi il frigorifero, per favore: esce il freddo.
Close the refrigerator, please: the cold is escaping.
Il frigorifero.
- 3Shopping home
Metto l'insalata nel frigorifero subito.
I'm putting the salad in the refrigerator right away.
Mettere nel frigorifero.
Mistakes English speakers make with frigorifero
Incorrect: La frigorifero è vuota.
Correct: Il frigorifero è vuoto.
Frigorifero is masculine.
Incorrect: Il latte è sul frigorifero.
Correct: Il latte è nel frigorifero.
Inside the fridge is nel frigorifero, not sul.
Good to know
Italians say frigo constantly at home, while appliance shops and manuals prefer frigorifero. Small kitchens make nel frigorifero a daily logistics verb.
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Unpacking groceries together
ChatPal
Il formaggio va nel frigorifero o fuori?
Does the cheese go in the refrigerator or out?
You
Nel frigorifero, cassetto basso.
In the refrigerator, bottom drawer.
ChatPal
Il frigorifero è pieno: faccio spazio.
The refrigerator is full: I'll make space.
You
Ok. Io pulisco lo sportello del frigorifero.
Ok. I'll clean the refrigerator door.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Refrigerator" in Italian
Is frigorifero masculine?
Yes: il frigorifero.
Can I say frigo?
Yes in casual speech; learn frigorifero as the full word.
How do I say in the fridge?
Nel frigorifero / nel frigo.
What about freezer?
Il congelatore.
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