Meaning
drinking fountain, fontanelle
- a public drinking fountain (especially in towns or parks)
- the soft spot on an infant's skull (fontanelle)
In a sentence
Ci siamo fermati a bere a una fontanella nel parco.
We stopped to drink at a drinking fountain in the park.
C'è una fontanella d'acqua fresca proprio dietro l'angolo.
There is a fresh water fountain right around the corner.
Il pediatra controlla sempre la fontanella del neonato durante la visita.
The paediatrician always checks the newborn's fontanelle during the check-up.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| fontanella | feminine · singular |
| fontanelle | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- In Rome, the famous local public drinking fountains are often nicknamed 'nasoni'.
- Diminutive of 'fontana'.