Meaning
nap
- a short period of sleep, typically taken during the day
In a sentence
Dopo pranzo faccio sempre un breve pisolino.
After lunch, I always take a short nap.
Vuoi fare un pisolino prima di uscire stasera?
Do you want to take a nap before going out tonight?
Oggi non ho tempo per un pisolino pomeridiano.
Today I don't have time for an afternoon nap.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| pisolino | masculine · singular |
| pisolini | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Commonly used with the verbs 'fare' (to take a nap) or 'schiacciare' (informal).
- Diminutive form of 'piso' (archaic/regional for sleep).