Tools in Italian

Benvenuti alla nostra lezione di Rocket Italian. This time, we're going to talk about a group of words that are sure to come in handy – tools in Italian – whether or not you're handy!

These words are sure to be useful if you're traveling to Italy, but they'll be especially vital if you're living there. Pay close attention and repeat the words aloud after listening. We'll get you fixed up with all the Italian vocabulary on attrezzi that you'll need.

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Talking about tools in Italian

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L’ascia

Axe

Il cesello

Chisel

Il martello

Hammer

La livella

Level

Il chiodo

Nail

La vite

Screw

La sega

Saw

Il metro a nastro

Tape measure

La cassetta degli attrezzi

Tool box

Il cacciavite

Screwdriver

Le pinze

Pliers

La chiave inglese

Wrench

Il bullone

Bolt

Il dado

Nut

Il filo metallico

Wire

Fantastico! That's it for this lesson. Now you've got loads of Italian vocabulary for tools and hardware under your tool belt! Some of these words are difficult to pronounce. But practice, practice, practice!

Next time you're working on something around the house, think of what you're using in English and these words will become easy in no time.

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A presto!

Maria DiLorenzi and the Rocket Italian Team

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