Meaning
jug, pitcher
- a wide-mouthed container with a handle and spout for pouring liquids
In a sentence
C'è una brocca d'acqua fresca sul tavolo?
Is there a pitcher of cold water on the table?
Ho riempito la brocca con del succo d'arancia.
I filled the jug with orange juice.
Non versare l'acqua se la brocca è ancora sporca.
Don't pour the water if the pitcher is still dirty.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| brocca | feminine · singular |
| brocche | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Forms the plural in -che ('brocche') to preserve the hard /k/ sound.