Meaning
brooch, pin, badge
- A decorative piece of jewelry fastened with a pin; a brooch
- A pin, badge, or button worn on clothing
In a sentence
Ha appuntato una spilla d'oro sulla giacca.
She pinned a gold brooch onto her jacket.
Dov'è finita la spilla con il logo del congresso?
Where did the badge with the conference logo go?
Non trovo la spilla da balia per fissare l'orlo.
I can't find the safety pin to fix the hem.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| spilla | feminine · singular |
| spille | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Not to be confused with 'spillo' (straight pin, sewing pin) or 'spillatrice' (stapler).