Meaning
paintbrush, brush
- An instrument with bristles used for painting, applying makeup, or cleaning.
In a sentence
L'artista ha intinto il pennello nel colore blu.
The artist dipped the paintbrush into the blue paint.
Ricordati di lavare bene i pennelli dopo aver dipinto.
Remember to wash the paintbrushes thoroughly after painting.
Questo vestito elegante ti calza a pennello!
This elegant dress fits you like a glove!
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| pennello | masculine · singular |
| pennelli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Do not confuse with 'penna' (pen) or 'pettine' (comb); for hairbrushes use 'spazzola'.