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coccola

/ˈkɔk.ko.la/noun · feminineB1
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Meaning

cuddle, pampering

  • an affectionate caress, cuddle, or pampering gesture (most often in the plural)

In a sentence

Il gatto vuole sempre le coccole sul divano.

The cat always wants cuddles on the sofa.

Oggi ho proprio bisogno di un po' di coccole.

Today I really need a little pampering.

Non fare il duro, vieni qui a prendere una coccola!

Don't act tough, come here and get a cuddle!

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
coccolafeminine · singular
coccolefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Informal: very common among family, couples, and when talking to pets.
  • Almost always used in the plural 'coccole' to mean cuddles or pampering.

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