Meaning
term paper, essay
- short written school or university project
- brief research paper on a specific topic
In a sentence
Sto scrivendo una tesina di storia.
I'm writing a short history paper.
Hai già finito la tesina?
Have you already finished the paper?
Non capisco bene come iniziare la tesina.
I don't really understand how to start the paper.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| tesina | feminine · singular |
| tesine | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Common for school assignments, especially final secondary-school projects.
- Smaller and less formal than tesi.
- Often used with fare, scrivere, presentare.