Meaning
rein
- bridle
In a sentence
Hai visto dov'è finita la briglia del cavallo?
Have you seen where the horse's rein ended up?
Ieri ho pulito bene la briglia prima della gara.
Yesterday I cleaned the bridle well before the race.
Non tirare troppo la briglia, gli fai male.
Don't pull the rein too much, you're hurting him.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| briglia | feminine · singular |
| briglie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Usually appears in the plural: le briglie for the reins of a horse.
- Briglia is more specific than redine; redini is also common for reins, especially in modern usage.
- Common in idioms about control or restraint, not just literal horse equipment.