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elettrodomestico

household appliance

noun eh-let-troh-doh-MES-tee-koh Rare

Usage Note

Elettrodomestico is a compound of elettro- ('electric') + domestico ('domestic/household'). It covers all electric household appliances: il frigorifero, la lavatrice, il forno. The plural elettrodomestici is regular. In shops you will see grandi elettrodomestici ('large appliances' like fridges and washing machines) vs piccoli elettrodomestici ('small appliances' like toasters and blenders).

Examples

"Ho comprato un nuovo elettrodomestico per la cucina."

Natural Translation

I bought a new household appliance for the kitchen.

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