Meaning
airbed; gym mat
- an inflatable mattress used in water or for camping
- a small padded mat used for gymnastics, yoga, or exercise
In a sentence
Ho comprato un materassino gonfiabile per andare al mare.
I bought an inflatable lilo to go to the beach.
Ricordati di portare il materassino per la lezione di ginnastica.
Remember to bring your mat for the gym class.
Il materassino si è sgonfiato durante la notte in tenda.
The airbed deflated during the night in the tent.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| materassino | masculine · singular |
| materassini | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Diminutive of 'materasso' (mattress), formed with the suffix '-ino'.
- Used for both beach pool floats and exercise mats.