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solletico

tickle

The Italian word 'solletico' refers to the act of lightly touching someone in a way that causes laughter or a tingling sensation, typically on sensitive areas of the body like the sides or feet. It is often associated with playful interactions between friends and family, particularly with children.

Cinema and theatre

Example sentences using: solletico

Fai attenzione, mi fai solletico!

Be careful, you are tickling me!

This phrase is used to alert someone that their touch is causing a tickling sensation.

I bambini ridono sempre quando ricevono solletico.

Children always laugh when they get tickled.

This sentence highlights the playful reaction that children have when they are tickled, indicating a common experience among many.

Non mi piace ricevere solletico.

I don’t like being tickled.

In this phrase, the speaker is expressing their dislike for the sensation of being tickled, showcasing a personal preference.