pantofole
slippers
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/panˈtofole/
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Cultural Note
Italians universally wear pantofole at home and expect guests to do the same. Walking barefoot or in outdoor shoes on the home's tile floors is strongly discouraged. Many Italian hosts keep extra pairs of slippers for visitors. It is a sign of feeling truly at home when someone puts on their pantofole.
📝 Example Sentences
Mettiti le pantofole, il pavimento è freddo.
Put on your slippers, the floor is cold.
Ti ho comprato delle pantofole nuove.
I bought you new slippers.
In casa porto sempre le pantofole.
At home I always wear slippers.