Meaning
sequin, sparkle
- a small shiny disk sewn onto clothing for decoration; sequin (usually plural: lustrini)
In a sentence
Il suo abito da sera era completamente coperto di lustrini.
Her evening dress was completely covered in sequins.
Preferisci una maglia semplice o una con i lustrini?
Do you prefer a plain shirt or one with sequins?
Non amo gli abiti con troppi lustrini dorati.
I don't like dresses with too many gold sequins.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| lustrino | masculine · singular |
| lustrini | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Predominantly used in the plural 'lustrini'; 'paillette' is an equally common synonym in fashion contexts.