ricci
ricci is the Italian word for hedgehogs or sea urchins.
The term refers to the plural of a small mammal with spines (hedgehogs) or a sea creature with a spiny shell (sea urchins).
How does it change in a sentence?
ricci is the masculine plural form of the singular noun riccio.
Did you know?
- The Italian phrase fare il riccio describes someone who curls up or shrinks back in fear or shyness, mimicking a hedgehog's defensive posture.
- In Italian, riccio is also used to describe curly hair, such as in the phrase capelli ricci.
- The word 'ricci' can function as a common surname in Italy, derived from the physical characteristic of having curly hair.
Examples in context
- Dottor Ricci, potrebbe darmi un consiglio?Doctor Ricci, could you give me some advice?
- Professoressa Ricci, ho una domanda per lei.Professor Ricci, I have a question for you.
- Ciao, Ricci! Hai visto l'ultima partita di calcio?Hey, Ricci! Did you watch the latest soccer match?
- Ehi, Riccetto, che hai combinato oggi?Hey, little Ricci, what have you been up to today?
- Ci sono molti ricci nel giardino.There are many hedgehogs in the garden.
- I ricci di mare sono pericolosi.Sea urchins are dangerous.
- Ho visto dei piccoli ricci sotto l'albero.I saw some little hedgehogs under the tree.
Example conversation
Giulia and Alessandro are walking near a beach.
- GiuliaAttento, Alessandro, ci sono dei ricci qui!Watch out, Alessandro, there are some sea urchins here!
- AlessandroGrazie, Giulia, non li avevo visti.Thanks, Giulia, I hadn't seen them.
- GiuliaMeglio stare lontani dai ricci.It's better to stay away from the sea urchins.
- AlessandroHai ragione, andiamo più avanti.You're right, let's go further ahead.
