spilla
pin
The word 'spilla' in Italian is used to refer to a pin, which is a small piece of metal with a sharp point at one end and a flat head at the other. It is often used to fasten pieces of fabric together or to attach a decorative item to clothing.
Example sentences using: spilla
Lei indossa una spilla d'oro sulla giacca.
She is wearing a gold brooch on her jacket.
In this sentence, 'spilla' is used in the context of a piece of jewelry that is attached to clothing, such as a jacket. The phrase 'd'oro' describes that the brooch is made of gold.
Ho trovato questa spilla tra i tuoi averi.
I found this pin among your possessions.
The word 'spilla' here refers to a small object that might have been used to fasten or decorate a piece of clothing. The phrase 'tra i tuoi averi' indicates that the speaker found the pin among the possessions of the person being spoken to.
Questa spilla era di mia nonna.
This brooch was my grandmother's.
This sentence uses 'spilla' to refer to a piece of jewelry passed down from the speaker's grandmother. The use of 'era' implies that the brooch is no longer in the grandmother's possession, likely due to her passing or giving it away.