Meaning
small change, coins
- small change, coins (usually in the plural 'spicci')
In a sentence
Hai degli spicci per comprare il biglietto dell'autobus?
Do you have any change to buy the bus ticket?
Purtroppo non ho spicci nel portafoglio.
Unfortunately I don't have any change in my wallet.
Il barista mi ha dato tutto il resto in spicci.
The barista gave me all the change in coins.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| spiccio | masculine · singular |
| spicci | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Informal: commonly used in everyday speech.
- Usually encountered in the plural form 'gli spicci' or 'spiccioli'.
- Synonymous with 'monetine' or 'spiccioli'.