Meaning
collection, whip-round
- a pooled collection of money contributed by several people for a common cause or gift
In a sentence
Abbiamo fatto una colletta tra colleghi per il regalo di matrimonio di Marco.
We had a whip-round among colleagues for Marco's wedding gift.
Organizzano ogni anno una colletta alimentare per le famiglie bisognose.
Every year they organise a food collection for needy families.
Quanto hai messo nella colletta per la festa di compleanno?
How much did you chip in for the birthday party collection?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| colletta | feminine · singular |
| collette | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Very frequently used with the verb 'fare' ('fare una colletta' = to whip round / pool money).