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"Window" in Italian: finestra
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Window in Italian is la finestra (fee-NEHS-trah), a feminine noun. You open it with aprire and close it with chiudere. On trains, posto finestra means a window seat.
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How to pronounce finestra
Say it
fee-NEHS-trah
/fiˈnɛs.tra/
Finestra stresses NEHS: fee-NEHS-trah. The s before t is clear. Final a stays light.
"Window" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la finestra | the window Default noun with the article. | Default noun with the article. |
| aprire la finestra | to open the window Air, smoke, or heat complaints. | Air, smoke, or heat complaints. |
| chiudere la finestra | to close the window Cold, rain, or noise. | Cold, rain, or noise. |
| posto finestra | window seat Trains, buses, planes. | Trains, buses, planes. |
How to use finestra in real life
- 1Hot room
Apro un attimo la finestra.
I'm opening the window for a moment.
Un attimo softens the action.
- 2Rain starting
Chiudi la finestra, per favore.
Close the window, please.
Imperative chiudi with tu.
- 3Booking a train
Preferisco il posto finestra.
I prefer the window seat.
Posto finestra is a fixed travel phrase.
Mistakes English speakers make with finestra
Incorrect: Il finestra è aperta.
Correct: La finestra è aperta.
Finestra is feminine: la finestra, aperta.
Incorrect: Aprire la ventana.
Correct: Apri la finestra.
Spanish ventana is not Italian. Use finestra and conjugate aprire.
Good to know
In older Italian flats, people air rooms daily: aprire le finestre is a habit, not only a weather fix. On regional trains, asking for posto finestra is normal small talk at the ticket desk.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Sharing a stuffy hostel room
ChatPal
Fa caldo. Apro la finestra?
It's hot. Shall I open the window?
You
Sì, grazie. Lascia la finestra aperta un po'.
Yes, thanks. Leave the window open a bit.
ChatPal
Ok. Se senti rumore, la chiudiamo.
Ok. If you hear noise, we'll close it.
You
Va bene. Meglio aria dalla finestra ora.
Fine. Better air from the window now.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Window" in Italian
Is finestra feminine?
Yes: la finestra, una finestra, le finestre.
How do I say open the window?
Apri la finestra with tu, or apra la finestra with lei.
What is posto finestra?
A window seat on a train, bus, or plane.
How do I pronounce finestra?
fee-NEHS-trah, stress on the second syllable.
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