Meaning
croissant, horn charm
- an Italian-style breakfast pastry similar to a croissant
- a pre-packaged ice-cream cone
- a small horn-shaped amulet worn for good luck
In a sentence
Prendo un cappuccino e un cornetto, per favore.
I'll have a cappuccino and a croissant, please.
Preferisci il cornetto alla crema o al cioccolato?
Do you prefer a custard croissant or a chocolate one?
Non mangio mai un cornetto al bar durante la settimana.
I never eat a pastry at the café during the week.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| cornetto | masculine · singular |
| cornetti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- In Central and Southern Italy, 'cornetto' is standard for what Northern Italians often call 'brioche'.
- The red horn charm ('cornetto portafortuna') is a famous superstition against the evil eye.