Meaning
guts; narrow alley
- intestine or gut, especially of animals or used in butchery
- a very narrow street, alley, or passage
In a sentence
Ci siamo persi nei budelli del centro storico.
We got lost in the narrow alleys of the historic centre.
Il macellaio ha tolto le budella al maiale.
The butcher removed the pig's guts.
Quella stradina buia è un vero budello.
That dark little street is really just a narrow passage.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| budello | masculine · singular |
| budella | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Has two plurals: feminine 'le budella' for anatomical guts, and masculine 'i budelli' for narrow alleys or sausage casings.
- plural le budella (feminine)