coinquilino
roommate
The Italian word 'coinquilino' is used to denote 'roommate' in English, someone you share your living space with, like a flat or house. It is used in both formal and informal contexts and has no gender variation, just like in English.
Example sentences using: coinquilino
Il mio coinquilino sta cucinando la cena.
My roommate is cooking dinner.
This example phrase illustrates the use of 'coinquilino' in an everyday context to describe a roommate who is cooking dinner. In this context, 'coinquilino' implies a shared living situation.
Ho dovuto parlare con il mio coinquilino a proposito del rumore.
I had to talk to my roommate about the noise.
In this case, the speaker is discussing a conversation they had with their 'coinquilino' or roommate about a noise issue. Invoking the living situation, this phrase underscores the challenges and negotiations of shared spaces.
Il mio coinquilino ha pagato l'affitto questo mese.
My roommate paid the rent this month.
This sentence is using 'coinquilino' to refer to the roommate who paid the rent for the current month. The context is likely about sharing financial responsibilities within a living situation.