Meaning
tag, label; card
- A small tag or badge showing a price, name, or work timecard.
- A yellow or red penalty card shown to a player in sports like football.

In a sentence
Devo ricordarmi di timbrare il cartellino prima delle otto.
I must remember to clock in before eight.
L'arbitro ha mostrato un cartellino giallo al difensore.
The referee showed a yellow card to the defender.
Hai controllato il prezzo scritto sul cartellino della giacca?
Did you check the price written on the jacket's price tag?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| cartellino | masculine · singular |
| cartellini | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- 'Timbrare il cartellino' is the standard phrase for 'to clock in/out' at work.