tavolo
table
The Italian word for 'table' is 'tavolo'. It is used in the same way as in English, representing a piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs, providing a level surface for eating, writing, or working.
Example sentences using: tavolo
Metti il libro sul tavolo.
Put the book on the table.
This sentence is used when you are instructing someone to place a book on top of the table. The preposition 'sul' is a combination of 'su' (on) and 'il' (the) which is used before masculine singular nouns starting with a consonant, like 'tavolo' (table).
Il tavolo è fatto di legno.
The table is made of wood.
This sentence describes what material a table is made of. 'è fatto di' (is made of) is a common expression used to describe the material of an object, with 'legno' being the word for wood.
Il cibo sul tavolo è delizioso.
The food on the table is delicious.
This sentence uses 'sul tavolo' (on the table) to specify where the food is. It also contains an adjective 'delizioso' (delicious) to express an opinion about the food.