noun
il divano
sofa
Mobile imbottito su cui ci si siede o ci si sdraia per stare comodi, di solito in salotto.
Definition & meaning
Divano means a sofa or couch: a long, upholstered seat for several people.
Historically, it can also refer to a divan, a council or council chamber in the Ottoman Empire.
Grammar & Word origin
- Masculine noun: il divano; plural: i divani.
- It entered Italian through Turkish divan, ultimately from Persian dīvān, meaning a council or register. The furniture sense developed from the cushioned seating used in council chambers.
Synonyms & antonyms
- sofà — a synonym for “sofa,” often with a slightly more refined or literary feel.
- canapè — a more old-fashioned term, sometimes referring to an elegant sofa.
There is no direct antonym.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Il gatto dorme sul divano.noun
The cat is sleeping on the sofa.
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