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reggiseno

bra

noun rehj-jee-SEH-noh Rare

Origin: Compound of reggi- (from reggere, 'to support') + seno ('breast').

Usage Note

Reggiseno is masculine (il reggiseno) despite referring to a women's garment — a common gender trap for learners. The plural is reggiseni. The informal shortening reggipetto also exists but is less common in modern Italian.

Examples

"Ha comprato un reggiseno nuovo."

Natural Translation

She bought a new bra.

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