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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