Meaning
boot, hiking boot
- heavy boot designed for hiking, mountaineering, or skiing
In a sentence
Ho comprato un paio di scarponi robusti per andare in montagna.
I bought a sturdy pair of boots to go to the mountains.
Non riesco ad allacciare bene questi scarponi da sci.
I can't fasten these ski boots properly.
I tuoi scarponi sono ancora sporchi di fango?
Are your boots still dirty with mud?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| scarpone | masculine · singular |
| scarponi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Most often used in the plural, 'scarponi', when referring to footwear.
- Originally an augmentative of 'scarpa' (shoe).