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"Soap" in Italian: sapone
il sapone
Soap in Italian is il sapone (sah-POH-neh), plural i saponi. Hand soap is sapone per le mani; dish soap is detersivo per i piatti more often than sapone.
Bathroom
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How to pronounce sapone
Say it
sah-POH-neh
/saˈpo.ne/
Sapone stresses POH: sah-POH-neh.
"Soap" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il sapone | soap Bar or general soap. | Bar or general soap. |
| i saponi | soaps Plural. | Plural. |
| sapone liquido | liquid soap Dispensers. | Dispensers. |
| sapone per le mani | hand soap Bathroom. | Bathroom. |
How to use sapone in real life
- 1Bathroom
Manca il sapone vicino al lavandino.
There's no soap by the sink.
Il sapone.
- 2Shopping
Compra del sapone profumato, per favore.
Buy some scented soap, please.
Del sapone.
- 3Kids
Lavati le mani con il sapone.
Wash your hands with soap.
Con il sapone.
Mistakes English speakers make with sapone
Incorrect: La sapone.
Correct: Il sapone.
Sapone is masculine.
Incorrect: Il soap.
Correct: Il sapone.
Use sapone.
Good to know
Italian bathrooms stock sapone liquido or traditional bars. Laundry detergent is detersivo; keep sapone for washing skin and sometimes delicate items.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Guest bathroom check
ChatPal
C'è abbastanza sapone per gli ospiti?
Is there enough soap for the guests?
You
Metto un sapone nuovo sul lavabo.
I'll put a new soap on the sink.
ChatPal
Nel ripostiglio ci sono altri saponi.
In the cupboard there are other soaps.
You
Perfetto. Prendo anche il sapone liquido.
Perfect. I'll take the liquid soap too.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Soap" in Italian
Gender?
Masculine: il sapone, i saponi.
Dish soap?
Usually detersivo per i piatti.
Soap opera?
Telanova—different word.
Bar of soap?
Una saponetta.
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