Meaning
cap, beanie
- beanie
- cap (generically)
In a sentence
Ho preso il berretto perché fuori fa freddo.
I took the beanie because it's cold outside.
Dov'è il mio berretto nero?
Where is my black cap?
Non mettere il berretto in casa.
Don't wear the cap indoors.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| berretto | masculine · singular |
| berretti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use berretto as a general word for caps and knit hats; cappello is broader and often means a brimmed hat.
- For a baseball cap, Italians often say berretto da baseball or cappellino; berretto alone can sound more generic.
- Common with verbs like mettere, indossare, togliere: mettere il berretto, togliersi il berretto.