Meaning
confetti; coriander
- In the plural (coriandoli): small pieces of colored paper thrown during Carnival (confetti).
- The herb or spice coriander / cilantro (Coriandrum sativum).
In a sentence
I bambini lanciavano i coriandoli per festeggiare il Carnevale.
The children were throwing confetti to celebrate Carnival.
La strada era coperta di coriandoli dopo la sfilata.
The street was covered in confetti after the parade.
Aggiungi un pizzico di coriandolo macinato alla zuppa.
Add a pinch of ground coriander to the soup.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| coriandolo | masculine · singular |
| coriandoli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- False friend alert: English 'confetti' means almonds in sugar (confetti) in Italian.
- What English calls 'confetti' is 'coriandoli' in Italian.