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"Sofa" in Italian: divano
il divano
Sofa in Italian is il divano (eel dee-VAH-noh), masculine: un divano, i divani. Relaxing there is stare sul divano.
Evening chill
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How to pronounce divano
Say it
eel dee-VAH-noh
/diˈva.no/
dee-VAH-noh, stress on VAH. Divani is dee-VAH-nee.
"Sofa" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il divano | the sofa Living-room seating. | Living-room seating. |
| un divano | a sofa Buying one. | Buying one. |
| sul divano | on the sofa Where you sit/lie. | Where you sit/lie. |
| divano letto | sofa bed Guest rooms. | Guest rooms. |
How to use divano in real life
- 1Evening chill
Mi sdraio sul divano con un libro.
I lie on the sofa with a book.
Sul divano.
- 2Furniture shop
Cerco un divano grigio non troppo grande.
I'm looking for a grey sofa that isn't too big.
Un divano.
- 3Tidying up
Togli i cuscini dal divano, per favore.
Take the cushions off the sofa, please.
Dal divano.
Mistakes English speakers make with divano
Incorrect: La divano è comodo.
Correct: Il divano è comodo.
Divano is masculine.
Incorrect: Sto in divano.
Correct: Sto sul divano.
Use sul divano for on the sofa.
Good to know
Italian living rooms orbit the divano—TV nights, naps, guests perched with coffee. A divano letto is a practical classic in small apartments.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Rearranging the living room
ChatPal
Spostiamo il divano verso la finestra?
Shall we move the sofa toward the window?
You
Sì. Sul divano avremo più luce.
Yes. On the sofa we'll have more light.
ChatPal
Attenzione: il divano pesa un sacco.
Careful: the sofa weighs a ton.
You
Ok. Poi testo il divano con un pisolino.
Ok. Then I'll test the sofa with a nap.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Sofa" in Italian
Is divano masculine?
Yes: il divano.
How do I say on the sofa?
Sul divano.
What is a sofa bed?
Un divano letto.
Is sofà used?
You may hear it, but divano is the everyday word.
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