lampada

lamp

noun LAHM-pah-dah Rare

Origin: Greek lampas (torch, lamp), via Latin lampada

Usage Note

Lampada is the general word for a lamp (the object), while lampadina (diminutive) is the light bulb. Lampada da tavolo is a desk lamp; lampada da terra a floor lamp. Do not confuse with lampione (street lamp) or lampadario (chandelier). The plural lampade is regular.

Examples

"Accendi la lampada sul comodino."

Natural Translation

Turn on the lamp on the bedside table.

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