motorino
moped, scooter
noun moh-toh-REE-noh Rare
Origin: Diminutive of motore (motor, engine)
Also means
starter motor
Usage Note
Motorino most commonly means a moped or small scooter (also called ciclomotore) — an iconic feature of Italian urban life. In technical contexts it refers to a starter motor (motorino d'avviamento). A classic Italian expression: andare in motorino = 'to get around by moped.' Plural: motorini.
Examples
"Vado a scuola ogni giorno in motorino."
Natural Translation
I go to school every day by moped.
Literal Translation
I-go to school every day by moped.
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