Meaning
hood; cap
- a fabric covering for the head attached to a garment
- a protective cap or cover (for a pen, lens, etc.)
- colloquial short form for cappuccino
In a sentence
Mettiti il cappuccio perché fuori piove a dirotto.
Put your hood up because it is pouring outside.
Hai visto dove ho lasciato il cappuccio della penna?
Did you see where I left the cap of the pen?
Prendo un cappuccio e un cornetto al bar, grazie.
I'll have a cappuccino and a croissant at the bar, thanks.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| cappuccio | masculine · singular |
| cappucci | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- In bars, often heard as shorthand for 'cappuccino' ('un cappuccio e una brioche').