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Italian word

piccolo

small / little

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piccolo

a piccolo is a small high-pitched flute

⚠️ The trap

In an Italian cafe, 'piccolo' just means small. If you ask for a 'piccolo' coffee on a menu in an English-speaking country, staff may think of the musical instrument. In Italy, 'un piccolo' in a bar context means a small espresso or a small beer.

To say "a piccolo is a small high-pitched flute" in Italian:

piccolo (adjective meaning small)

"piccolo" in English means:

small / little

Example

"Vorrei un caffè piccolo, per favore."

"I'd like a small coffee, please."

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