fibbia
/ˈfib.bja/feminine
The English word 'buckle' is translated into Italian as fibbia.
fibbia refers to a metal clasp with a hinged tongue or a spike.
Meaning: metal clasp with a hinged tongue or a spike (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
fibbia is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable: /ˈfib.bja/.
Did you know?
- In Italian, the phrase stringere la fibbia can be used metaphorically to mean tightening one's budget or living more frugally during hard times.
- The word fibbia is a doublet of the English word 'fibula' which refers to the calf bone. Both words come from the same Latin ancestor meaning 'brooch' or 'clasp'.
- Ancient Roman 'fibulae', the ancestors of the fibbia, were often shaped like animals or deities and functioned more like modern safety pins than hinged buckles.
Examples in context
- La fibbia della cintura è rotta.The belt buckle is broken.
- Ho comprato una borsa con una fibbia dorata.I bought a bag with a golden buckle.
- La fibbia di questo scarpone è difficile da chiudere.The buckle on this boot is hard to close.
Example conversation
Chiara and Francesco are looking at a piece of leather equipment.
- ChiaraGuarda questa fibbia, è molto elegante.Look at this buckle, it is very elegant.
- FrancescoHai ragione, Chiara, è bellissima.You are right, Chiara, it is beautiful.
- ChiaraPerò la fibbia sembra un po' fragile.But the buckle looks a bit fragile.
- FrancescoSpero che non si rompa subito.I hope it doesn't break immediately.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “buckle” translations and entries fibbia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fibbia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
