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Italian

bacetto

/baˈtʃetto/noun · masculineB1
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 15,107

Meaning

little kiss, peck

  • a quick, affectionate, or light kiss

In a sentence

Dammi un bacetto prima di andare a dormire.

Give me a peck before going to sleep.

La bambina ha dato un bacetto alla sua bambola.

The little girl gave a little kiss to her doll.

Non mi dai neanche un bacetto sulla guancia?

Won't you even give me a little kiss on the cheek?

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
bacettomasculine · singular
bacettimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Diminutive of 'bacio'. Very common in affectionate speech with children or partners, and at sign-offs.

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