Meaning
little, small, tiny
In a sentence
Ho preso un cane piccino al canile.
I got a tiny dog from the shelter.
Hai una borsa più piccina per me?
Do you have a smaller bag for me?
Questo tavolo non è piccino, dai.
This table isn't tiny, come on.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| piccino | masculine · singular |
| piccina | feminine · singular |
| piccini | masculine · plural |
| piccine | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- More literary or affectionate than piccolo; common with children, animals, or in poetic style.
- Agree it normally: piccino, piccina, piccini, piccine.
- Often sounds regional or old-fashioned in everyday speech; piccolo is the safer neutral choice.