Meaning
earring
- piece of jewelry worn on the ear
In a sentence
Ho comprato un orecchino d'argento.
I bought a silver earring.
Ti piacciono questi orecchini?
Do you like these earrings?
Oggi non porto orecchini.
I'm not wearing earrings today.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| orecchino | masculine · singular |
| orecchini | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used in the plural for a pair: gli orecchini.
- Do not confuse with orecchio = ear.
- Common with portare, mettere, comprare.