Meaning
wing mirror, small mirror
- a rear-view mirror or side wing mirror on a vehicle
- a small pocket mirror
- a summary table or chart in a text
In a sentence
Qualcuno ha urtato lo specchietto della mia auto.
Someone hit the side mirror of my car.
Controlla sempre lo specchietto retrovisore prima di svoltare.
Always check the rear-view mirror before turning.
Quell'offerta economica era solo uno specchietto per le allodole?
Was that cheap offer just a gimmick?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| specchietto | masculine · singular |
| specchietti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Diminutive of 'specchio'. When talking about cars, it usually refers to the wing mirror.
- The idiom 'uno specchietto per le allodole' means a lure, decoy, or gimmick designed to trick someone.