Meaning
puppet
In a sentence
Il burattino rideva e i bambini erano felici.
The puppet was laughing and the children were happy.
Hai visto il mio burattino sotto il letto?
Did you see my puppet under the bed?
Non ho mai usato un burattino a scuola.
I have never used a puppet at school.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| burattino | masculine · singular |
| burattini | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use burattino for a hand or rod puppet; marionetta usually means a string puppet.
- Often used figuratively for a person controlled by others; in that sense, it can sound critical or political.
- The common plural is burattini. Don't confuse it with buratino, a less common variant or proper name.