This month’s lesson is the study of clothing with a few useful words and expressions for clothing. With winter upon us, we’ll put a little extra emphasis on your winter wardrobe.
Un vestito di lana
a woolen dress
Un cappello
a hat
Un paio di pigiama
a pair of pajamas
Un fazzoletto
a handkerchief
Cintura
a belt
Maglia di lana
a woolen sweater
Calzini
socks
Quanti
gloves
Una camicetta
a blouse
Pantaloni
pants
Un paio di scarpa
a pair of shoes
Un cappotto
an overcoat
Una vestaglia
a robe
Una cravatta
a tie
Un abito
a suit
Una giacca
a jacket
Una gonna
a skirt
Pantofole
slippers
To ask what are you wearing, you say, cosa porti (tu)? or cosa porta Lei? Your response is porto la mia giacca nuova. Here’s a few more items that you might have on your wish list for a birthday or next month’s Valentine’s Day.
La borsa
pocketbook
Il costume da bagno
bathing suit
La collana
necklace
L’anello
ring
Il braccialetto
braclet
Gli stivali
boots
This month’s proverb
It comes from the Italian region of Sardinia.
Sardo: Menzus a sa sola qui non male accumpanzadu.
Italiano: Meglio soli che male accompagnati.
English: Better alone than in bad company.
This month’s falso amico
It is “concorso,” which doesn’t translate to concourse. In Italian, a concorso is a contest or competition. Ho partecipato al concorso, ma non ho wvinto. I participated in the contest, but I didn’t win. E’ in concorso un viaggio in Italia. The contest is for a trip to Italy.