Art supplies in Italian

These are common art supplies in Italian that you can use when talking about drawing or painting.

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Glossary · Italian

  • 01
    matita[mah-TEE-tah]
    Pencil
  • 02
    gomma per cancellare[GOHM-mah per kan-chal-LAH-reh]
    Eraser
  • 03
    album da disegno[AL-boom dah dee-ZEH-nyoh]
    Sketchbook
  • 04
    acquerello[ahk-kweh-REL-loh]
    Watercolor
  • 05
    pennello[pen-NEL-loh]
    Paintbrush
  • 06
    vernice acrilica[VER-nee-cheh ah-KREE-lee-kah]
    Acrylic Paint
  • 07
    righello[ree-GEL-loh]
    Ruler
  • 08
    forbici[for-BEE-chee]
    Scissors
  • 09
    colla stick[KOL-lah steek]
    Glue Stick
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Example sentences

  1. Ho una matita e una gomma per cancellare.

    I have a pencil and an eraser.

  2. Disegno nel mio album da disegno.

    I draw in my sketchbook.

  3. Uso un pennello e acquerelli per dipingere.

    I use a paintbrush and watercolors to paint.

  4. La vernice acrilica è molto colorata.

    The acrylic paint is very colorful.

  5. Taglio la carta con le forbici.

    I cut the paper with scissors.

  6. Incollo i pezzi con la colla stick.

    I glue the pieces with the glue stick.