Meaning
sandwich; roll
- small bread roll
- sandwich made with bread
In a sentence
A pranzo mangio un panino.
I eat a sandwich for lunch.
Vuoi un panino con il formaggio?
Do you want a cheese sandwich?
Oggi non ho preso il panino.
Today I didn't get the sandwich.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| panino | masculine · singular |
| panini | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- In everyday Italian often means 'sandwich'.
- Plural is panini; in English panini is often singular, but not in Italian.
- Common with fillings: panino al prosciutto, al formaggio.