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"Suitcase" in Italian: valigia
la valigia
Suitcase in Italian is la valigia (lah vah-LEE-jah), feminine. Plural is le valigie. Fare la valigia means to pack. At airports, valigia is the countable bag; bagagli is luggage overall.
Night before a trip
Devo fare la valigia stasera.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce valigia
Say it
lah vah-LEE-jah
/la vaˈli.dʒa/
Valigia is vah-LEE-jah: stress LEE, soft j like the s in measure.
"Suitcase" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la valigia | the suitcase Default noun. | Default noun. |
| le valigie | the suitcases Plural. | Plural. |
| fare la valigia | to pack (the suitcase) Common phrase. | Common phrase. |
| valigia a mano | carry-on suitcase Cabin size. | Cabin size. |
How to use valigia in real life
- 1Night before a trip
Devo fare la valigia stasera.
I have to pack the suitcase tonight.
Fare la valigia.
- 2Belt wait
La mia valigia è quella blu.
My suitcase is the blue one.
La valigia.
- 3Weight check
Questa valigia pesa troppo.
This suitcase is too heavy.
Questa valigia.
Mistakes English speakers make with valigia
Incorrect: Il valigia è pesante.
Correct: La valigia è pesante.
Valigia is feminine.
Incorrect: Ho due valigia.
Correct: Ho due valigie.
Plural valigie.
Good to know
Fare la valigia is a whole evening ritual before Ferragosto and Christmas trips. People argue about one big valigia versus two small ones. Airlines care about centimeters; Italians still say valigia a mano.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Packing for a weekend
ChatPal
Hai già chiuso la valigia?
Have you already closed the suitcase?
You
Quasi: nella valigia manca solo il carico.
Almost: the suitcase just needs the charger.
ChatPal
La mia valigia è già sotto chiave.
My suitcase is already locked.
You
Perfetto. Domani portiamo una valigia ciascuno.
Perfect. Tomorrow we'll each bring one suitcase.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Suitcase" in Italian
Valigia vs bagaglio?
Valigia is a suitcase; bagaglio/bagagli is luggage more broadly.
How do you say pack?
Fare la valigia.
Plural?
Le valigie.
Carry-on?
Valigia a mano / bagaglio a mano.
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