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"Towel" in Italian: asciugamano
l'asciugamano
Towel in Italian is l'asciugamano (ah-shoo-gah-MAH-noh), plural gli asciugamani. Beach towels are often teli mare; bathroom towels stay asciugamani.
Bathroom
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How to pronounce asciugamano
Say it
ah-shoo-gah-MAH-noh
/aʃ.ʃu.gaˈma.no/
Asciugamano stresses MAH: ah-shoo-gah-MAH-noh.
"Towel" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'asciugamano | the towel Bathroom towel. | Bathroom towel. |
| gli asciugamani | the towels Plural. | Plural. |
| asciugamano pulito | clean towel Hotel / home. | Hotel / home. |
| asciugamano da spiaggia | beach towel Or telo mare. | Or telo mare. |
How to use asciugamano in real life
- 1Bathroom
Dove trovo un asciugamano pulito?
Where can I find a clean towel?
Un asciugamano.
- 2Hotel
Potrei avere altri asciugamani, per favore?
Could I have more towels, please?
Asciugamani.
- 3After shower
Passami l'asciugamano, grazie.
Pass me the towel, thanks.
L'asciugamano.
Mistakes English speakers make with asciugamano
Incorrect: Il asciugamano.
Correct: L'asciugamano.
Use l' before asciugamano.
Incorrect: Il towel.
Correct: L'asciugamano.
Use asciugamano.
Good to know
Italian bathrooms hang asciugamani on heated towel rails in many homes. Hotels refresh them daily; asking for un asciugamano extra is normal.
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Guest arriving after travel
ChatPal
Vuoi un asciugamano fresco?
Do you want a fresh towel?
You
Sì, grazie. Il mio asciugamano è ancora in valigia.
Yes, thanks. My towel is still in the suitcase.
ChatPal
Nell'armadio ci sono gli asciugamani grandi.
In the wardrobe there are the large towels.
You
Perfetto. Prendo l'asciugamano blu.
Perfect. I'll take the blue towel.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Towel" in Italian
Gender?
Masculine: l'asciugamano, gli asciugamani.
Beach towel?
Telo mare or asciugamano da spiaggia.
Hand towel?
Asciugamano per le mani or ospite.
To dry yourself?
Asciugarsi—related verb.
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