A2NounMasculine
gli spiccioli
small change / coins
/SPEE-choh-lee/
Plural: spiccioli
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What does ‘spiccioli’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
Hai degli spiccioli per il parchimetro?
Do you have some coins for the parking meter?
Ho solo spiccioli nel portafoglio.
I only have small change in my wallet.
About This Word
Spiccioli refers specifically to small coins. 'Non ho spiccioli' (I don't have change) is a very common phrase, especially when someone pays with large banknotes.
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