passeggino
/pas.sedˈd͡ʒi.no/masculine
The English word 'stroller' is passeggino in Italian. Wiktionary also lists carrozzina.
Meaning: seat on wheels used to transport babies (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| passeggino | /pas.sedˈd͡ʒi.no/ | masculine |
| carrozzina | feminine |
The term refers to a seat on wheels used to transport babies.
What does it mean word for word?
passeggino is a diminutive of passeggio, which means 'a walk' or 'stroll'.
Which one should you use?
While both refer to baby transport, passeggino typically refers to a lightweight stroller or pushchair used for walking, whereas carrozzina refers to a more substantial, often bassinet-style pram or carriage used for newborns.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of passeggino is passeggini, and the plural form of carrozzina is carrozzine.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables and the stress is on the 3rd syllable. The IPA is /pas.sedˈdʒi.no/.
Did you know?
- The word carrozzina is a diminutive of carrozza, which is the same word used for a grand, horse-drawn 'carriage'.
- The suffix -ino in passeggino is a diminutive, but in Italian, these diminutive forms are often used to make an object sound more affectionate or cute rather than just smaller.
- The word passeggio inside passeggino comes from the verb passeggiare, which is a 'false friend' for English speakers because it specifically implies a leisurely walk for pleasure, not just walking to a destination.
Examples in context
- Ho visto Tom che spingeva un passeggino lungo il marciapiede.I saw Tom pushing a stroller down the sidewalk.This sentence shows how to use passeggino in a sentence about pushing a stroller.Tatoeba #3347288 by Guybrush88, translation #2537821 by CK
- Dov'è il passeggino?Where's the stroller?This sentence is useful for asking a question about the location of a passeggino.Tatoeba #10114221 by Guybrush88, translation #10112484 by ddnktr
- Mi piace il tuo nuovo passegginoI like your new stroller
- Ho appena comprato una carrozzina per il mio bambinoI just bought a pram for my baby
- Porto sempre la passeggina quando esco con la mia bimbaI always take the stroller when I go out with my little girl
- Il passeggino è molto comodo per i viaggi.The stroller is very convenient for travel.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Chiara and Lorenzo are packing the car for a trip.
- ChiaraLorenzo, puoi mettere il passeggino nel bagagliaio?Lorenzo, can you put the stroller in the trunk?
- LorenzoCerto, ma non c'è più spazio.Sure, but there is no more space.
- ChiaraSposta le borse e vedrai che ci sta.Move the bags and you'll see it fits.
- LorenzoVa bene, ora il passeggino è dentro.Okay, now the stroller is inside.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “stroller” translations and entries passeggino, carrozzina, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries carrozzina, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
