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"Umbrella" in Italian: ombrello
l'ombrello
Umbrella in Italian is l'ombrello (ohm-BREHL-loh), masculine: un ombrello, gli ombrelli. Grab one when it rains: prendi l'ombrello.
Leaving home
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How to pronounce ombrello
Say it
ohm-BREHL-loh
/omˈbrɛl.lo/
Ombrello stresses BREHL: ohm-BREHL-loh. Double l.
"Umbrella" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'ombrello | the umbrella Default noun. | Default noun. |
| un ombrello | an umbrella Buying or borrowing one. | Buying or borrowing one. |
| aprire l'ombrello | to open the umbrella When rain starts. | When rain starts. |
| ombrello rotto | broken umbrella Wind disasters. | Wind disasters. |
How to use ombrello in real life
- 1Leaving home
Prendi l'ombrello: sta per piovere.
Take the umbrella: it's about to rain.
Prendi l'ombrello.
- 2In a shop
Quanto costa questo ombrello compatto?
How much is this compact umbrella?
Questo ombrello.
- 3On the bus
Ho lasciato l'ombrello sotto il sedile.
I left the umbrella under the seat.
L'ombrello misplaced.
Mistakes English speakers make with ombrello
Incorrect: La ombrello è bagnato.
Correct: L'ombrello è bagnato.
Ombrello is masculine: l'ombrello.
Incorrect: Ho due ombrello.
Correct: Ho due ombrelli.
Plural is ombrelli.
Good to know
Sudden showers make ombrello a daily suitcase item in northern cities. Cheap street-vendor ombrelli appear the second it pours—and often break the same afternoon.
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Caught in a sudden shower
ChatPal
Hai portato l'ombrello?
Did you bring the umbrella?
You
Sì, ho un ombrello piccolo nello zaino.
Yes, I have a small umbrella in my backpack.
ChatPal
Perfetto. Apriamo l'ombrello e corriamo al bar.
Perfect. Let's open the umbrella and run to the café.
You
Ok, restiamo sotto insieme.
Ok, let's stay under it together.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Umbrella" in Italian
Is ombrello masculine?
Yes: l'ombrello, un ombrello.
What is the plural?
Gli ombrelli.
How do I ask to borrow one?
Posso prendere in prestito un ombrello?
Beach umbrella?
That's usually l'ombrellone—a big sun umbrella.
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