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Italian

bicchierino

/bik.kjeˈri.no/noun · masculineB1
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Meaning

shot, small glass

  • a small glass used especially for spirits or liqueurs
  • the drink served in such a glass; a shot or nip

In a sentence

Vuoi bere un bicchierino di limoncello dopo cena?

Do you want to have a small glass of limoncello after dinner?

Ha bevuto solo un bicchierino di amaro al bar.

He only had a small glass of digestif at the bar.

Prendi i bicchierini per servire il liquore agli ospiti.

Get the shot glasses to serve the liqueur to the guests.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
bicchierinomasculine · singular
bicchierinimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Diminutive of 'bicchiere'. Often used informally to invite someone for a drink.

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