babydoll
The Italian word for babydoll is babydoll.
The term refers to a short, sleeveless and loose-fitting nightgown or a piece of lingerie garment.
Did you know?
- In Italian fashion, babydoll is often used as an adjective to describe a 'girlish' aesthetic for clothing that is not actually a nightgown.
- While babydoll is common, Italians frequently use the French term negligé to describe similar lightweight sleepwear.
- When pluralizing babydoll, Italians typically retain the English spelling le babydoll instead of applying Italian plural suffixes.
Examples in context
- Ho comprato un babydoll di seta.I bought a silk babydoll.
- Quel babydoll rosso è molto elegante.That red babydoll is very elegant.
- Preferisco un babydoll con pizzo.I prefer a babydoll with lace.
Example conversation
Martina is showing a new purchase to Francesco in their bedroom.
- MartinaFrancesco, guarda questo nuovo babydoll.Francesco, look at this new babydoll.
- FrancescoÈ bellissimo, Martina. Ti sta molto bene.It is beautiful, Martina. It looks great on you.
- MartinaIl tessuto è davvero morbido.The fabric is really soft.
- FrancescoHai scelto un colore perfetto.You chose a perfect color.
