Meaning
stamp, postage stamp
- A small adhesive piece of paper affixed to mail to show prepayment.
In a sentence
Ho comprato un francobollo per questa cartolina.
I bought a stamp for this postcard.
Dove posso trovare un francobollo qui vicino?
Where can I find a stamp nearby?
Non c'è il francobollo sulla busta.
There is no stamp on the envelope.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| francobollo | masculine · singular |
| francobolli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Compound noun from 'franco' (exempt) + 'bollo' (stamp), but pluralizes regularly as 'francobolli'.
- Sold in Italy at tabaccherie (tobacconists) and post offices.