sedimento

sediment, deposit

noun seh-dee-MEN-toh Rare

Origin: Latin sedimentum (a settling), from sedere (to sit).

Usage Note

Sedimento refers to material that settles at the bottom of a liquid, used in geology, winemaking, and biology. The plural sedimenti follows the regular -o/-i pattern. In wine contexts, sedimento nel vino is considered a sign of an unfiltered, natural wine.

Examples

"Il fondo della bottiglia ha del sedimento."

Natural Translation

The bottom of the bottle has some sediment.

Related Words

Explore Italian by topic

ItalianNow

You're Welcome in Italian: 8 Ways Beyond Prego

You're welcome in Italian is more than prego: say figurati to friends, si figuri to strangers, di niente, non c'è di che, or grazie a te. Pick the right one.

June 9, 2026 6 min read

ItalianNow

Italian Dialects vs Standard Italian: A Guide

Standard Italian works everywhere, so relax: this three-layer guide to Italian dialects vs standard Italian shows what to ignore and what to notice.

June 9, 2026 6 min read

ItalianNow

Essere vs Avere: Italian Past Tense Made Simple

In the passato prossimo, use avere for most verbs and essere for movement, change, and reflexives — plus the agreement trap English speakers always miss.

June 5, 2026 5 min read

ItalianNow

Ti Amo vs Ti Voglio Bene: I Love You in Italian

Ti amo is romantic love; ti voglio bene is tender affection for family and close friends. Here's exactly who to say each phrase to in Italian.

June 5, 2026 5 min read