plait in Italian

plait in Italian is piega, pieghettatura, plissettatura — plait means a length of hair, straw, or similar material woven into interlocking strands; a braid.

plait in Italian

piega

noun

A flat fold; a doubling, as of cloth; a pleat.

pieghettatura

noun

A flat fold; a doubling, as of cloth; a pleat.

plissettatura

noun

A flat fold; a doubling, as of cloth; a pleat.

What does "plait" mean?

noun A length of hair, straw, or similar material woven into interlocking strands; a braid.
"She wore her long hair in a single plait down her back."
verb To weave strands together into a braid.
"Her mother plaited her hair before school every morning."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

plait in a sentence

She wore her long hair in a single plait down her back.
Only the hair as it arched so beautifully from her temples was mixed with silver, and the two simple plaits that lay on her shoulders were filigree of silver and brown.
Her mother plaited her hair before school every morning.
Her abundant hair, of a dark and glossy brown, was neatly plaited and coiled above an ivory column that rose straight from a pair of gently sloping shoulders, clearly outlined beneath the light muslin frock that covered them.

Similar words in Italian

braid lace pleat twist

Common Italian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "plait" in Italian?

"plait" in Italian is piega, pieghettatura, plissettatura. plait means: A length of hair, straw, or similar material woven into interlocking strands; a braid.

How do you use "plait" in a sentence?

Example: "She wore her long hair in a single plait down her back." In Italian, "plait" is piega, pieghettatura, plissettatura.

Are there other ways to say "plait" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 3 translations listed for "plait": piega, pieghettatura, plissettatura.

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