doppio mento
/ˈdop.pjo ˈmen.to/word by word
The English phrase "double chin" is translated into Italian as doppio mento. Wiktionary also lists pappagorgia.
Meaning: a layer of fat under the chin (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| doppio mento | /ˈdop.pjo ˈmen.to/ (word by word) | |
| pappagorgia | /ˌpap.paˈɡɔr.d͡ʒa/ | feminine |
The term refers to a layer of fat located under the chin.
What does it mean word for word?
doppio mento is composed of the adjective doppio (double) and the noun mento (chin).
Which one should you use?
pappagorgia is an informal term related to the concept of a parrot's wattle.
How does it change in a sentence?
doppio mento is a masculine singular noun phrase.
How do you pronounce it?
It has 4 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
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Examples in context
- Ha il doppio mento.She has a double chin.This sentence is useful for describing someone who has a doppio mento.Tatoeba #3774159 by Guybrush88, translation #2131392 by freddy1
- Mi dispiace, signora, ma sembra che abbia un doppio mento.I'm sorry, madam, but it appears that you have a double chin.
- In questa foto si nota il doppio mento.In this photo, the double chin is noticeable.
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Giulia and Matteo are looking at a funny photo of themselves.
- GiuliaGuarda, Matteo, ho un doppio mento enorme!Look, Matteo, I have a huge double chin!
- MatteoNo, non è vero, sei bellissima.No, it's not true, you are beautiful.
- GiuliaSì, ma il mio doppio mento è evidente.Yes, but my double chin is evident.
- MatteoSei troppo severa con te stessa, Giulia.You are too hard on yourself, Giulia.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “double chin” translations and entries doppio mento, pappagorgia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (doppio, mento) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries doppio, mento, pappagorgia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
