B1 — Intermediatenoun
confetto
sugar-coated almond / confetti
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
mandorla confettatadolcettobomboniera (favour box)
Usage note
Italian 'confetti' are sugar-coated almonds (not paper confetti — that is 'coriandoli'!). 'Bomboniera' is the small box of confetti given as a wedding favour. This is a famous false friend.
Example
"Ai matrimoni italiani si distribuiscono i confetti agli invitati."
"At Italian weddings, sugared almonds are given to guests."
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