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noun

lo specchio

mirror

Oggetto di vetro che permette di vedere la propria immagine riflessa quando ci si guarda dentro.

Definition & meaning

Specchio primarily means mirror: a surface, usually glass, that reflects an image.

It can also mean a reflection or representation of something in a figurative sense. In some contexts, it refers to a flat expanse, as in specchio d’acqua , “body of water.”

Grammar & Word origin

Specchio is a masculine noun: lo specchio, plural gli specchi.

It comes from Latin speculum, meaning “mirror,” related to specere, “to look.”

Synonyms & antonyms

  • specchiera — a mirror, especially a large or decorative one, often with a frame.
  • riflesso — a reflection or reflected image, rather than the mirror itself.
  • immagine — an image or representation; it can overlap with the figurative sense of specchio.

There is no common direct antonym.

Common phrases & collocations

  • guardarsi allo specchio — to look at oneself in the mirror.
  • specchio d’acqua — a body or expanse of water.
  • essere lo specchio di qualcosa — to be a reflection of something.

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Examples

Gli specchi del bagno erano molto puliti ieri.noun

The mirrors in the bathroom were very clean yesterday.

Ho comprato uno specchio nuovo per il corridoio.noun

I bought a new mirror for the hallway.

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