Meaning
chest (anatomical)
- breast (especially of chicken etc.)
In a sentence
Mi fa male il petto da stamattina.
My chest has hurt since this morning.
Hai preso il petto di pollo al supermercato?
Did you buy chicken breast at the supermarket?
Il bambino dorme sul petto della mamma.
The baby sleeps on his mother's chest.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| petto | masculine · singular |
| petti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'petto' for human/animal chest; 'torace' is medical/anatomical. Avoid 'petto' for female breasts (use 'seno').
- In cooking, 'petto' refers to breast (chicken, turkey). 'Seno' is never used for food.
- No plural form in common use; 'petti' is rare/poetic. Use 'il petto' for singular and plural contexts.