Lo sportello
Example: Lo sportello della macchina è rotto e non si chiude.
Definition
"Lo sportello" refers to a small door or flap, typically found on vehicles or machines, that can be opened or closed to access a compartment or interior space. For example, "Lo sportello della macchina" means the car door or window that can be opened and closed.
Etymology
The word "lo sportello" comes from the Italian diminutive form of "sporta," which means a kind of basket or door. Over time, "sportello" evolved to specifically mean a small door or hatch, especially those on vehicles or machines. Did you know that the term originally implied something that could be easily opened and closed, reflecting its practical use?
Learn to use this word actively
"Lo sportello" appears in the Vocaplus list "", containing 135 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select Italian as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
