Meaning
poodle
- poodle (breed of dog with curly fur)
In a sentence
La mia vicina porta sempre a spasso il suo barboncino bianco.
My neighbor always walks her white poodle.
Hai mai accarezzato un barboncino nano?
Have you ever petted a miniature poodle?
I barboncini sono cani noti per la loro intelligenza.
Poodles are dogs known for their intelligence.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| barboncino | masculine · singular |
| barboncini | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Originally a diminutive of 'barbone' (poodle / bearded man), but now standard for any poodle.