Meaning
little talk, lecture
- A short lecture or firm talk aimed at reprimanding or giving advice
In a sentence
Il capo mi ha fatto un discorsetto sui ritardi.
The boss gave me a little lecture about being late.
Devo fare un discorsetto a mio fratello prima della festa.
I need to have a little talk with my brother before the party.
Non serve farmi un discorsetto ogni volta che sbaglio.
There is no need to give me a lecture every time I make a mistake.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| discorsetto | masculine · singular |
| discorsetti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Informal: usually implies a mild lecture, reproof, or 'pep talk'.
- Diminutive of 'discorso' formed with the suffix '-etto'.