balletto
/balˈlet.to/masculine
The English phrase 'ballet' is translated into Italian as balletto.
balletto refers to a form of dance.
Meaning: form of dance (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
balletto is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable. The IPA pronunciation is /balˈlet.to/.
Did you know?
- The diminutive suffix -etto in balletto technically means it is a 'little dance', making the word feel more playful or small than the grand art form it describes.
- The Italian word ballare, meaning 'to dance', is the ancestor of the English word 'ball', referring to a formal dance party.
- The word balletto is closely related to the Italian word ballata, which refers to a traditional narrative song and dance from the Middle Ages.
Examples in context
- Com'è stato il balletto?How was the ballet?This sentence is useful for asking how a ballet performance was.Tatoeba #6396501 by Guybrush88, translation #2548868 by CK
- Non so nulla sul balletto.I don't know anything about ballet.This sentence is useful for expressing a lack of knowledge regarding ballet.Tatoeba #2694033 by Guybrush88, translation #2694028 by Hybrid
- Un vero balletto sincronizzato di ingegneria nanomolecolare opera nelle nostre cellule, sfidando la comprensione umana.A veritable synchronized ballet of nanomolecular engineering operates in our cells, challenging human understanding.This sentence uses balletto in a metaphorical sense to describe synchronized movement in cells.Tatoeba #10568629 by carlosalberto, translation #10568609 by carlosalberto
- Adoro il balletto classico.I love classical ballet.
- Mi piace fare del ballo, specialmente il balletto.I enjoy dancing, especially ballet.
- Sono un'appassionata di danza classica, soprattutto del balletto.I am passionate about classical dance, especially ballet.
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Example conversation
Sofia and Francesco are talking about a cultural event in the city.
- SofiaVuoi andare a vedere un balletto stasera?Do you want to go see a ballet tonight?
- FrancescoSì, mi piacerebbe molto.Yes, I would really like to.
- SofiaConosco un ottimo balletto classico.I know a very good classical ballet.
- FrancescoPerfetto, andiamo!Perfect, let's go!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ballet” translations and entries balletto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries balletto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
