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"Roommate" in Italian: coinquilino / coinquilina
il coinquilino / la coinquilina
Roommate in Italian is il coinquilino or la coinquilina. Plural: i coinquilini / le coinquiline. Common in student cities.
Splitting rent
Il mio coinquilino paga la luce questo mese.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce coinquilino / coinquilina
Say it
koh-een-kwee-LEE-noh
/koiŋkwiˈli.no/
Coinquilino stresses LEE: koh-een-kwee-LEE-noh. Coinquilina ends in LEE-nah.
"Roommate" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il coinquilino | male roommate Flat shares. | Flat shares. |
| la coinquilina | female roommate Flat shares. | Flat shares. |
| i coinquilini | roommates Mixed or male plural. | Mixed or male plural. |
| cercare un coinquilino | to look for a roommate Ads. | Ads. |
How to use coinquilino / coinquilina in real life
- 1Splitting rent
Il mio coinquilino paga la luce questo mese.
My roommate pays the electricity this month.
Coinquilino.
- 2Introducing someone
Questa è Sara, la mia coinquilina.
This is Sara, my roommate.
Coinquilina.
- 3Ad reply
Cerchiamo una coinquilina non fumatrice.
We're looking for a non-smoking roommate.
Coinquilina.
Mistakes English speakers make with coinquilino / coinquilina
Incorrect: Il mio roommate è simpatico.
Correct: Il mio coinquilino è simpatico.
Use coinquilino / coinquilina.
Incorrect: Lei è il mio coinquilino.
Correct: Lei è la mia coinquilina.
Use coinquilina for a woman.
Good to know
Italian student cities run on coinquilini group chats—bills, cleaning, and quiet hours. Roommate ads often list no fumatori.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Sorting house rules
ChatPal
Il nuovo coinquilino arriva lunedì?
Is the new roommate arriving Monday?
You
Sì. La mia coinquilina gli spiega le chiavi.
Yes. My roommate will explain the keys to him.
ChatPal
Diciamo al coinquilino delle regole sulla cucina?
Shall we tell the roommate the kitchen rules?
You
Certo, stasera a cena.
Sure, tonight at dinner.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Roommate" in Italian
Male form?
Il coinquilino.
Female form?
La coinquilina.
Plural?
I coinquilini / le coinquiline.
Looking for a roommate?
Cerco un coinquilino / una coinquilina.
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