cavigliera
feminine
The English word "anklet" is translated into Italian as cavigliera.
cavigliera is a feminine noun used to describe a bracelet worn around the ankle.
Meaning: a bracelet at the ankle (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from caviglia, meaning "ankle", combined with the suffix -iera, which denotes a tool or an object associated with that specific part of the body.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the feminine noun cavigliera is cavigliere.
Did you know?
- While cavigliera refers to jewelry, it is also the technical term for the 'electronic ankle monitor' used by criminals and parolees in Italy.
- The Italian word for 'ankle' caviglia shares a linguistic root with the word for 'knuckle'.
- The suffix -iera in cavigliera is the same one used in zucchieriera for a 'sugar bowl'.
Examples in context
- Maria indossa un braccialetto per la caviglia molto elegante per la festa stasera.Maria is wearing a very elegant anklet for the party tonight.
- Ho comprato una nuova cavigliera durante le mie vacanze al mare.I bought a new anklet during my beach vacation.
- Una cavigliera d'oroA gold anklet
- Questa cavigliera è molto elegante.This anklet is very elegant.
- Ho comprato una cavigliera d'argento.I bought a silver anklet.
- Ti piace la mia nuova cavigliera?Do you like my new anklet?
Example conversation
Chiara is showing her new jewelry to Francesco at a cafe.
- ChiaraGuarda, Francesco, la mia nuova cavigliera.Look, Francesco, my new anklet.
- FrancescoÈ bellissima, Chiara, ti sta molto bene.It is beautiful, Chiara, it looks great on you.
- ChiaraGrazie! È un regalo di mia sorella.Thanks! It is a gift from my sister.
- FrancescoHa proprio un ottimo gusto.She really has great taste.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “anklet” translations and entries cavigliera, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
