Italian vocabulary topic

Words on the topic: Architecture

This topic focuses on vocabulary used in architecture and design. Learn words that describe building parts, materials, and famous architectural styles. Ideal for learners interested in construction, art, or travel. Includes helpful translations and usage examples.

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ala

ala

wing

La sedia ha un'ala rotta.

The chair has a broken wing.

antico

antico

ancient

Hai visto gli oggetti antichi nella mostra?

Have you seen the ancient objects in the exhibition?

cancello

cancello

gate

Dov'รจ il cancello?

Where is the gate?

castello

castello

castle

Hai mai visitato quei castelli antichi?

Have you ever visited those ancient castles?

chiesa

chiesa

church

La chiesa รจ lontana.

The church is far away.

chiosco

chiosco

kiosk

booth

Il chiosco sulla spiaggia vende bibite e snack.

The kiosk on the beach sells drinks and snacks.

edificio

edificio

building

L'edificio storico รจ molto bello.

The historic building is very beautiful.

fabbrica

fabbrica

factory

Dove si trova la fabbrica di scarpe?

Where is the shoe factory located?

fortificazione

fortificazione

fortification

Quante fortificazioni sono presenti in questa cittร ?

How many fortifications are there in this city?

interno

interno

internal

Dove si trova l'interno del museo?

Where is the interior of the museum located?

lavabo

lavabo

washbasin

Dove si trova il lavabo in questo bagno?

Where is the sink located in this bathroom?

medievale

medievale

medieval

Hai mai visitato un castello medievale?

Have you ever visited a medieval castle?

moschea

moschea

mosque

Dovremmo visitare le moschee in questa cittร ?

Should we visit mosques in this city?

palazzo

palazzo

palace

building

Dove si trova il palazzo del sindaco?

Where is the mayor's palace located?

pianta

pianta

plant

Hai pianta un albero nel giardino?

Did you plant a tree in your garden?

pilastro

pilastro

pillar

Quanti pilastri ci sono nel palazzo?

How many pillars are there in the building?

ponte

ponte

bridge

Dov'รจ il ponte?

Where is the bridge?

rustico

rustico

rustic

Hai mai assaggiato i rustici siciliani?

Have you ever tasted Sicilian rustici?

scala

scala

stairs

Di che colore sono le scale?

What color are the stairs?

scale

scale

stairs

Le scale sono lunghe e ripide?

Are the stairs long and steep?

soffitto

soffitto

ceiling

Il soffitto รจ molto alto.

The ceiling is very high.

stanza

stanza

room

La stanza รจ pulita.

The room is clean.

stazione

stazione

station

Dov'รจ la stazione?

Where is the station?

tempio

tempio

temple

Dove si trova il tempio antico?

Where is the ancient temple located?

tomba

tomba

tomb

La tomba del gatto รจ nel giardino.

The cat's grave is in the garden.

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