orsacchiotto
/or.sakˈkjɔt.to/masculine
The Italian word for teddy bear is orsacchiotto.
The word is a masculine noun used to describe a stuffed toy bear.
Meaning: a stuffed toy bear (noun)
Which one should you use?
While orsacchiotto is the standard term, you can also use orsetto in informal contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of orsacchiotto is orsacchiotti.
How do you pronounce it?
/or.sakˈkjɔt.to/. It has 4 syllables, and the stress is on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italian, calling someone un orso does not mean they are cuddly like an orsacchiotto, but rather that they are a grumpy loner.
- If you describe a stuffed animal as un orso instead of un orsacchiotto, an Italian might think you are describing a realistic taxidermy bear.
- While peluche is used across Italy, its presence is a linguistic loan from the French word peluche, which refers to lint or fleece.
Examples in context
- Dov'è il suo orsacchiotto?Where is his teddy bear?This sentence is useful for asking about the location of an orsacchiotto.Tatoeba #13291380 by Guybrush88, translation #6586515 by Eccles17
- L'orsacchiotto è più bello.The teddy bear is more beautiful.This sentence is useful for comparing how beautiful an orsacchiotto is.Tatoeba #7804126 by Guybrush88, translation #7794339 by sharris123
- Tom perse il suo orsacchiotto.Tom lost his teddy bear.This sentence is useful for describing how someone lost an orsacchiotto.Tatoeba #8626407 by Guybrush88, translation #8187434 by Hybrid
- Come si dice 'teddy bear' in italiano?How do you say 'teddy bear' in Italian?
- Mi puoi mostrare un orsacchiotto?Can you show me a teddy bear?
- Ho un bellissimo orsetto di peluche a casa.I have a beautiful teddy bear at home.
- Il mio orsacchiotto preferito si chiama Bruno.My favorite teddy bear's name is Bruno.
- Mi piacerebbe acquistare un orsacchiotto.I would like to buy a teddy bear.
- Hai degli orsetti di peluche in vendita?Do you have any teddy bears for sale?
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Example conversation
Giulia and Matteo are in a toy store.
- GiuliaGuarda questo orsacchiotto, Matteo!Look at this teddy bear, Matteo!
- MatteoÈ davvero carino, Giulia.It is really cute, Giulia.
- GiuliaVuoi regalarlo a tua sorella?Do you want to give it to your sister?
- MatteoSì, le piacerà sicuramente.Yes, she will certainly like it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “teddy bear” translations and entries orsacchiotto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
