Meaning
sugar lump, sweetener
- a small sugar cube or candy
- a small treat or reward given to persuade or console someone
In a sentence
Ha dato uno zuccherino al cavallo per calmarlo.
He gave a sugar lump to the horse to calm it down.
Questa concessione è solo uno zuccherino per evitare proteste.
This concession is just a sweetener to prevent protests.
Vuoi uno zuccherino insieme al caffè?
Do you want a sugar lump with your coffee?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| zuccherino | masculine · singular |
| zuccherini | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Diminutive of zucchero, often used figuratively for a sweet concession or incentive.
- Also refers to traditional Italian sugar-glazed cookies in some regions.