Meaning
anecdote, little story
- A short, entertaining anecdote or joke.
- An unlikely story, tall tale, or excuse.
In a sentence
Il nonno ci raccontava sempre una storiella prima di dormire.
Grandpa always used to tell us a little story before going to sleep.
Credi davvero a questa storiella assurda?
Do you really believe this absurd tall tale?
Non inventare storielle per giustificare il tuo ritardo.
Don't make up stories to justify your lateness.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| storiella | feminine · singular |
| storielle | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Diminutive of 'storia' using the suffix '-ella'.
- In plural, 'raccontare storielle' frequently means making up excuses or lies.