capezzolo
masculine
The English word "nipple" is translated into Italian as capezzolo.
capezzolo is the term used to refer to the projection of the mammary gland.
Meaning: projection of mammary gland (noun)
Did you know?
- In Italian, capezzolo is also used as a technical term for a pipe fitting or a nozzle in plumbing and mechanics.
- The word capezzolo shares an unexpected root with the English word 'capital'. Both words trace back to the Latin 'caput', meaning 'head'.
- Italian has a specific word, tettarella, to describe the rubber nipple of a baby's bottle, which differs from the anatomical capezzolo.
Examples in context
- La madre allattava il bambino al seno quando il capezzolo è stato scopertoThe mother was breastfeeding the baby when the nipple was exposed
- La dottoressa ha notato un'irritazione al capezzolo durante l'esameThe doctor noticed an irritation on the nipple during the examination
- Il neonato succhiava la tetta affamatoThe hungry newborn was sucking on the nipple
- Il capezzolo è molto sensibile.The nipple is very sensitive.
- Il bambino sta succhiando il capezzolo.The baby is sucking the nipple.
- Il capezzolo è rosso per il freddo.The nipple is red from the cold.
Example conversation
A medical check-up at a clinic.
- MatteoSente dolore al capezzolo?Do you feel pain in the nipple?
- MartinaSì, Matteo, mi prude un po'.Yes, Matteo, it itches a bit.
- MatteoVediamo se il capezzolo è rosso.Let's see if the nipple is red.
- MartinaSpero che non sia nulla di grave.I hope it is nothing serious.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “nipple” translations and entries capezzolo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries capezzolo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
