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Italian word
piccolo
small / little
Looks like
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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