Meaning
pencil case; case
- A small container for pens, pencils, and school supplies (pencil case).
- A small protective case or box for glasses, jewelry, or delicate instruments.
In a sentence
Ho dimenticato il mio astuccio sul banco di scuola.
I left my pencil case on the school desk.
Metti subito gli occhiali dentro l'astuccio per non graffiarli.
Put your glasses in the case right away so they don't get scratched.
Cosa c'è dentro quell'astuccio rosso?
What is inside that red case?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| astuccio | masculine · singular |
| astucci | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- In school contexts, 'astuccio' almost always means 'pencil case'.
- For eyeglasses, 'astuccio per occhiali' or 'custodia' are common.