Meaning
peek, quick look
- a brief, sly, or furtive look
In a sentence
Ho dato una sbirciatina al regalo prima della festa.
I took a quick peek at the present before the party.
Posso dare una sbirciatina ai tuoi appunti?
Can I take a quick look at your notes?
Non dare sbirciatine durante l'esame!
Don't peek during the exam!
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sbirciatina | feminine · singular |
| sbirciatine | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Informal: common in everyday speech, especially with 'dare'.
- Formed from the verb 'sbirciare' with the diminutive suffix '-ina'.