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pupazzo

/puˈpat.tso/noun · masculineB1
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 13,754

Meaning

stuffed toy, puppet

  • a soft toy, stuffed animal, or puppet
  • a snowman (pupazzo di neve)

In a sentence

I bambini hanno costruito un grande pupazzo di neve.

The children built a big snowman.

Il bambino stringe il suo pupazzo preferito prima di dormire.

The child hugs his favourite stuffed toy before going to sleep.

Non lasciare i pupazzi per terra in salotto.

Don't leave the soft toys on the floor in the living room.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
pupazzomasculine · singular
pupazzimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Often refers to soft plush toys, alongside 'peluche'.
  • 'Pupazzo di neve' is the standard Italian expression for 'snowman'.

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