Meaning
toy train, mini-train
- a toy model train
- a miniature or tourist road train
- a party conga line (dance)
In a sentence
Il bambino gioca sul tappeto con il suo trenino.
The child is playing on the rug with his toy train.
Prendiamo il trenino turistico per salire al castello?
Shall we take the tourist mini-train up to the castle?
A mezzanotte tutti gli invitati hanno fatto il trenino.
At midnight all the guests danced the conga.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| trenino | masculine · singular |
| trenini | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Diminutive of 'treno' formed with the suffix '-ino'.
- In festive contexts, 'fare il trenino' refers to dancing in a conga line.