tavolo
table
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈtavolo/
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Cultural Note
The dining table ('tavolo da pranzo') is central to Italian family life. Meals are eaten together at the table, not on the couch. 'Apparecchiare la tavola' (to set the table) is a daily ritual, and even casual weeknight dinners often include a proper table setting.
📝 Example Sentences
Apparecchia il tavolo, per favore.
Set the table, please.
Ci sediamo tutti intorno al tavolo per cena.
We all sit around the table for dinner.
Ho messo i fiori sul tavolo della cucina.
I put flowers on the kitchen table.