Meaning
whim, tantrum
- whim, fancy
- tantrum
- capriccio (arts)
In a sentence
Vuole uscire adesso, è solo un capriccio.
He wants to go out now, it's just a whim.
Hai comprato quel vestito per capriccio?
Did you buy that dress on a whim?
Il bambino ha fatto un capriccio al supermercato.
The child threw a tantrum at the supermarket.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| capriccio | masculine · singular |
| capricci | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- For a sudden desire, capriccio is stronger and more childish than voglia; often used critically.
- Fare i capricci is the standard phrase for children acting up; avoid using capriccio alone for tantrums in many contexts.
- In music and art, capriccio is a learned loanword-like term; keep the Italian form, not a translated everyday synonym.