Italian · Everyday Verbs
"to wear" in Italian: indossare
indossare
Note: also: portare
To wear in Italian is indossare (een-dohs-SAH-reh). Io indosso, tu indossi, lei indossa. Portare also means wear in speech, but this entry trains indossare.
Getting dressed
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How to pronounce indossare
Say it
een-dohs-SAH-reh
/indosˈsa.re/
Indossare stresses SAH: een-dohs-SAH-reh. Double s. Indosso is een-DOHS-soh.
"to wear" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| indossare | to wear Clothes, accessories. | Clothes, accessories. |
| indosso / indossi / indossa | I wear / you wear / he-she wears Present singular. | Present singular. |
| indossiamo | we wear Group outfits. | Group outfits. |
| indossato | worn Past participle. | Past participle. |
How to use indossare in real life
- 1Getting dressed
Indosso la giacca blu stasera.
I'm wearing the blue jacket tonight.
Indosso.
- 2Advice
Indossa qualcosa di caldo: tira vento.
Wear something warm: it's windy.
Indossa.
- 3Event dress code
Tutti indossano scarpe chiuse.
Everyone is wearing closed shoes.
Indossano.
Mistakes English speakers make with indossare
Incorrect: Io indossare un cappotto.
Correct: Indosso un cappotto.
Conjugate: io indosso.
Incorrect: Porto un cappello. (alone for this entry)
Correct: Indosso un cappello. / Porto e indosso un cappello.
For this headword, use indossare in the sentence.
Good to know
Indossare sounds slightly more careful than portare—labels, dress codes, and fashion talk love it. Friends still say porto often in casual chat.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing party clothes
ChatPal
Cosa indossi alla festa?
What are you wearing to the party?
You
Indosso la camicia bianca e i jeans.
I'm wearing the white shirt and jeans.
ChatPal
Anch'io indosso qualcosa di semplice.
I'm also wearing something simple.
You
Bene, così non esageriamo.
Good, so we don't overdo it.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to wear" in Italian
How do I say I wear?
Indosso.
Indossare vs portare?
Both can mean wear; indossare is the dedicated clothing verb.
She wears?
Indossa.
Past?
Ho indossato.
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