scarponcino
The Italian word for bootie is scarponcino.
The term scarponcino refers to a small, soft shoe specifically worn by a baby.
Did you know?
- The word scarpone can be used colloquially in Italian to describe someone who is clumsy or unskilled, particularly in sports. Calling someone a scarpone is like calling them 'all thumbs' with their feet.
- While scarponcino is the word for a bootie, the root word scarpone actually refers to a heavy, clunky hiking boot or work boot. The word for a baby's tiny shoe is literally a 'little clunky boot'.
- In Italian, the word for shoe scarpa is a feminine noun, but once it becomes the 'big boot' scarpone, it switches to masculine. This means scarponcino must also be masculine.
Examples in context
- Maria indossava uno stivaletto elegante durante l'evento.Maria was wearing an elegant bootie during the event.
- Ho comprato degli stivali corti che vanno bene per l'inverno.I bought some short boots that are perfect for winter.
- Ho trovato un bellissimo tronchetto di pelle durante il mio viaggio a Milano.I found a beautiful leather bootie during my trip to Milan.
- Marco ha scelto un polacchino marrone per completare il suo abbigliamento formale.Marco chose a brown men's bootie to complete his formal attire.
- Questo scarponcino è troppo piccolo per il bimbo.This bootie is too small for the little boy.
Example conversation
Francesco and Martina are preparing a baby's bag.
- FrancescoMartina, hai preso lo scarponcino blu?Martina, did you take the blue bootie?
- MartinaSì, è già nella borsa, Francesco.Yes, it is already in the bag, Francesco.
- FrancescoOttimo, non vogliamo che abbia freddo.Great, we don't want him to be cold.
- MartinaHai ragione, meglio mettere ogni scarponcino.You're right, better to put on every bootie.
