English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology

pisolino — meaning in English

Italian → English · translate English → Italian instead

English meaning

catnap noun A short, light sleep, often taken during the day.
nap verb To sleep briefly, especially during the day.

Senses

pisolino is used for these senses in English:

catnap A brief, light sleep, usually during the daytime. [from 1820s]

nap — full definition

verb To sleep briefly, especially during the day.
noun A short period of sleep, especially during the day.
noun The short raised fibres on the surface of fabric or leather.

Vocabulary Flow

Learn more English words in Italian.

Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Italian meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.

Learn English in Italian

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

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”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

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”.

Related Italian words

fare un sonnellino pennichella sonnellino pelucco napoleone appisolarsi sonnecchiare