Italian Expression · Advanced
chiudere l'acqua generale
shut off the main water supply
Pronunciation: chiudere l'acqua generale
Meaning
A natural Italian expression used to convey: shut off the main water supply.
Example
Chiudi l'acqua generale prima di smontare il rubinetto.
Shut off the main water supply before removing the tap.
Practice tips
- Practice chiudere l'acqua generale out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Italian expression is for advanced-level learners.