Translation of Italian word "piccolo" to English
piccolo
/ˈpik.ko.lo/
How to use
The Italian adjective 'piccolo' expresses 'small, little' (Small, little, young). It agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (e.g. taking endings -o/-a/-i/-e or -e/-i). In practice, small in size or young.
🇬🇧 English
small, little
Example
Abitano in un piccolo appartamento in centro.
They live in a small apartment downtown.
Il mio cane è ancora piccolo e gioca sempre.
My dog is still small and plays all the time.
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- Abitano in un piccolo appartamento in centro.— They live in a small apartment downtown.
- Il mio cane è ancora piccolo e gioca sempre.— My dog is still small and plays all the time.
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The Italian word "piccolo" means "small, little" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Abitano in un piccolo appartamento in centro." (which translates as "They live in a small apartment downtown.").
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