Meaning
badge
- an official badge, emblem, or pin identifying authority or membership, especially of police
In a sentence
Il poliziotto in borghese ha mostrato subito il suo distintivo.
The plainclothes police officer immediately showed his badge.
Non puoi entrare senza un distintivo ufficiale di riconoscimento.
You cannot enter without an official identification badge.
Ha perso il distintivo durante un controllo di sicurezza?
Did he lose his badge during a security check?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| distintivo | masculine · singular |
| distintivi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often refers specifically to a police badge or an official service emblem.
- As an adjective, 'distintivo' means 'distinctive' or 'characteristic'.