Meaning
big belly; baby bump
- a large, prominent belly, often affectionate or humorous
- a visibly pregnant woman's belly (baby bump)
In a sentence
Marta è al settimo mese e mostra con orgoglio il pancione.
Marta is in her seventh month and proudly shows off her baby bump.
Mio zio ha un bel pancione perché mangia sempre tanta pasta.
My uncle has a big belly because he always eats so much pasta.
Tutti volevano toccare il pancione della futura mamma.
Everyone wanted to touch the expectant mother's baby bump.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| pancione | masculine · singular |
| pancioni | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Informal: widely used affectionately for a pregnant woman's bump or an overweight friend's stomach.