Meaning
sachet, tea bag
- a small packet, packet pouch, or sachet (e.g. of sugar, yeast, or medicine)
- a tea bag
In a sentence
Metti una bustina di tè nella tazza con l'acqua calda.
Put a tea bag in the mug with hot water.
Vuoi una bustina di zucchero per il caffè?
Do you want a packet of sugar for your coffee?
Non trovo la bustina di lievito per la torta.
I can't find the packet of yeast for the cake.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| bustina | feminine · singular |
| bustine | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Diminutive of 'busta' ('envelope', 'bag'). Often refers to single-serving packets.