barzelletta
joke
The word barzelletta in Italian is used to describe a joke, which is a short humorous story or remark. It can also refer to a funny or amusing situation. The word is often used in casual conversation and can be used to lighten the mood or to entertain others.
Example sentences using: barzelletta
La barzelletta che mi hai raccontato era molto divertente.
The joke you told me was very funny.
In this example, the speaker uses the word 'barzelletta' to express that the joke someone told them was very amusing. This could be in response to hearing a funny story.
Non riesco a ricordare la barzelletta che mi hai detto ieri.
I can't remember the joke you told me yesterday.
This sentence uses 'barzelletta' to express that the speaker is unable to recall a joke that they were told the previous day. This could be due to forgetting, or not finding the joke memorable.
Hai una barzelletta da raccontare?
Do you have a joke to tell?
This utterance requires 'barzelletta' to ask if someone has a joke they would like to share. This is a common way to initiate social interaction or ease tension in a group setting.