Meaning
small change, coins
- Small change; coins of low denomination (mostly plural 'spiccioli')
In a sentence
Hai degli spiccioli per pagare il parcheggio?
Do you have any change to pay for parking?
Mi mancano pochi spiccioli per raggiungere la cifra esatta.
I'm short a few coins to reach the exact amount.
Non ho banconote nel portafoglio, ho solo qualche spicciolo.
I don't have banknotes in my wallet, I only have some change.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| spicciolo | masculine · singular |
| spiccioli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Almost always used in the plural 'gli spiccioli'.
- Can also function as an adjective meaning 'petty' or 'superficial' (e.g., 'filosofia spicciola').