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statuetta

/staˈtwet.ta/noun · feminineB2
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Meaning

figurine, statuette

  • A small carved, molded, or cast statue, typically used as an ornament

In a sentence

Ha comprato una statuetta di ceramica al mercatino dell'antiquariato.

She bought a ceramic figurine at the antique market.

Non toccare quella statuetta sulla mensola perché è molto fragile.

Don't touch that statuette on the shelf because it's very fragile.

Durante gli scavi hanno ritrovato una statuetta risalente all'epoca romana.

During the excavations, they found a statuette dating back to Roman times.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
statuettafeminine · singular
statuettefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Diminutive of 'statua' formed with the suffix '-etta'.

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