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Italian

bracciolo

/bratˈtʃɔ.lo/noun · masculineB2
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Meaning

armrest; armbands

  • the support for the arm on a chair, armchair, or sofa
  • (in the plural) inflatable armbands used as flotation aids for swimming

In a sentence

Il gatto dorme sempre sul bracciolo della poltrona.

The cat always sleeps on the armchair's armrest.

Il bambino nuota sereno in piscina con i braccioli.

The child swims happily in the pool with armbands.

Non appoggiare i piedi sul bracciolo del divano!

Don't put your feet on the sofa's armrest!

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
bracciolomasculine · singular
bracciolimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • In the plural ('braccioli'), it usually refers to inflatable swimming armbands for children.
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