Meaning
step, stair
- a single raised surface in a flight of stairs; a step
- a figurative rung or stage in a progression
In a sentence
Fai attenzione allo scalino vicino alla porta.
Watch out for the step near the door.
È inciampato sull'ultimo scalino della scala.
He tripped on the last step of the staircase.
Ci siamo seduti sugli scalini ad aspettare gli amici.
We sat on the steps waiting for our friends.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| scalino | masculine · singular |
| scalini | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Close synonym of 'gradino'; both are very common in spoken Italian.
- Use 'salire/scendere uno scalino' for going up or down a step.