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Italian

sveltina

/zvelˈti.na/noun · feminineB2
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Meaning

quickie

  • a brief, hasty sexual encounter

In a sentence

I due hanno consumato una sveltina in macchina prima di rientrare.

The two had a quickie in the car before heading back.

Non cercava una relazione seria, ma solo una sveltina occasionale.

He wasn't looking for a serious relationship, just an occasional quickie.

Cosa credi che sia stata, solo una sveltina senza importanza?

What do you think that was, just a meaningless quickie?

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
sveltinafeminine · singular
sveltinefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Informal: colloquial term; avoid in polite or professional contexts.
  • Formed from the adjective 'svelto' (quick) with the diminutive suffix '-ina'.
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