Italian Word of the Day: Sonnellino
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Sonnellino
Meaning: Little nap or doze
Part of Speech: Noun (masculine)
Translation: A little nap would do me good.
Context: Un sonnellino mi farebbe bene.
Cultural nugget: The diminutive "-ino" ending makes this word particularly endearing - Italians love using diminutives to make concepts sound more gentle and affectionate.
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