bracciale
The Italian word for bracelet is bracciale.
The word refers to a band or chain worn around the wrist as jewelry or an ornament.
Meaning: band or chain worn around the wrist as jewelry or an ornament (noun)
Which one should you use?
While bracciale is a standard term, the form braccialetto is the more common, diminutive form used for everyday bracelets, such as thin chains or friendship bracelets.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural of the masculine noun bracciale is bracciali, and the plural of the masculine noun braccialetto is braccialetti.
Did you know?
- In historical contexts, a bracciale referred to the heavy metal arm-guards worn by knights to protect the forearm during combat.
- Italian uses the word braccio to describe the 'arm' of a chair or a crane, showing that the root of bracciale applies to any structural extension.
- The Latin root brachium also gives rise to the English word 'brachial', which relates to the upper arm.
Examples in context
- È un bel braccialetto.That's a beautiful bracelet.This sentence shows how to describe a beautiful bracciale.Tatoeba #6723280 by Guybrush88, translation #2045797 by CK
- Dov'è il mio braccialetto?Where's my bracelet?This sentence is useful for asking about the location of your bracciale.Tatoeba #13383771 by Guybrush88, translation #9361757 by CK
- Tom ha un braccialetto medico.Tom has a medical bracelet.This sentence shows the use of bracciale in a medical context.Tatoeba #7994124 by Guybrush88, translation #1730016 by CM
- Ho preso in prestito il braccialetto di una mia amica.I borrowed my friend's bracelet.
- Mi piace molto il tuo nuovo bracciale!I love your new bracelet!
- Indossava un piccolo braccialettino d'argento al polso.She wore a tiny silver bracelet on her wrist.
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Example conversation
Matteo and Sofia are looking at jewelry in a shop window.
- MatteoGuarda quel bracciale d'oro.Look at that gold bracelet.
- SofiaÈ molto elegante, Matteo.It is very elegant, Matteo.
- MatteoTi piacerebbe averlo?Would you like to have it?
- SofiaSì, è bellissimo.Yes, it is beautiful.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
