fantino
The English word 'jockey' is translated into Italian as fantino.
The term refers to a person who rides racehorses competitively.
Meaning: one who rides racehorses competitively (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form for a female jockey is fantina, and the masculine plural form for multiple jockeys is fantini.
Did you know?
- In Italy, the most famous racehorse riders are not just fantini but specialists in the Palio di Siena, where they ride without saddles and compete for city districts.
- The word fantino actually shares a root with 'fante', which means 'soldier' or 'infantryman'.
- The word fantino once described young pages or attendants in royal courts, a job that had nothing to do with horses.
Examples in context
- È un fantino.He's a jockey.This sentence is useful for identifying a person as a fantino.Tatoeba #8507821 by Guybrush88, translation #8477295 by CH
- Stefano è un eccellente fantino, è sempre il primo a tagliare il traguardo!Stefano is an excellent jockey, he's always the first to cross the finish line!
- Il fantino è molto giovane.The jockey is very young.
- Quel fantino vince sempre.That jockey always wins.
Example conversation
Giulia and Lorenzo are watching a horse race.
- GiuliaGuarda quel fantino!Look at that jockey!
- LorenzoSì, è bravissimo.Yes, he is very skilled.
- GiuliaPensi che vincerà la gara?Do you think he will win the race?
- LorenzoSì, il fantino è in vantaggio.Yes, the jockey is in the lead.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fantino, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
