Meaning
elf, goblin, sprite
- a mischievous mythological or folkloric creature, often small and quick
- figuratively, a lively, hyperactive child
In a sentence
La favola raccontava di un folletto nascosto nel bosco.
The fairy tale told of an elf hidden in the woods.
Tuo figlio corre sempre per casa come un folletto.
Your son always runs around the house like a little sprite.
I folletti della foresta aiutavano gli animali durante l'inverno.
The forest sprites used to help the animals during the winter.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| folletto | masculine · singular |
| folletti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- In Italy, 'Folletto' is also widely known as the brand name of a popular vacuum cleaner (Vorwerk Kobold).