Meaning
cut, slit, slash, incision
- cut, cutback, cutting
- scission, break
- cutting, trimming, chopping, reaping, mowing, haircut
In a sentence
Mi sono fatto un taglio mentre cucinavo.
I got a cut while cooking.
Hai visto il taglio dei prezzi al supermercato?
Did you see the price cut at the supermarket?
Non mi piace questo taglio di capelli.
I don't like this haircut.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| taglio | masculine · singular |
| tagli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use taglio for a physical cut, a haircut, or a reduction. For a wound itself, ferita is often more natural.
- For clothing, taglia means size; taglio can mean the cut or style of the garment, not the numeric size.
- In economics and politics, taglio often means cuts to spending or staff: taglio dei costi, taglio del personale.