Meaning
mint, breath mint
- A small mint-flavored candy or lozenge, often used to freshen breath.
In a sentence
Prendi una mentina prima di entrare alla riunione.
Take a mint before going into the meeting.
Hai una mentina da offrirmi?
Do you have a mint to offer me?
Non mi piacciono queste mentine perché sono troppo forti.
I don't like these mints because they are too strong.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| mentina | feminine · singular |
| mentine | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formed as a diminutive of 'menta' (mint), referring specifically to the candy.