A2NounMasculine
il pennello
paintbrush
/pen-NEL-lo/
Plural: pennelli
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What does ‘pennello’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
Il pittore pulisce i pennelli dopo aver dipinto.
The painter cleans his brushes after painting.
Usa un pennello sottile per i dettagli.
Use a thin brush for the details.
About This Word
'Perfetto come un pennello' (perfect like a paintbrush) is an Italian idiom meaning something fits perfectly.
Related Words
dipingerevernicepitturaartistacolore