Celebrate Carnevale in Italian: Vocabulary for Masks, Parades & Sweets
Carnevale is Italy’s most colorful festival, filled with masks, music, and sweet treats. Teaching your child the Italian terms for these traditions brings the celebration to life and builds cultural understanding.
Maschere & Costumi
• la maschera (mask)
• il costume (costume)
• il volto dipinto (painted face)
• la mascherina (small mask)
• il mantello (cape)
Sfilate & Festeggiamenti
• la sfilata (parade)
• il carro allegorico (parade float)
• i coriandoli (confetti)
• le stelle filanti (streamers)
• la musica (music)
Dolci & Prelibatezze
• le chiacchiere (fried carnival strips)
• le frittelle (sweet fritters)
• il cioccolato (chocolate)
• le caramelle (candies)
• lo zucchero a velo (powdered sugar)
Festive Activities
• Crea la tua maschera: Decorate paper masks and label each part in Italian while practicing “Questa è la mia maschera.”
• Gioco dei coriandoli: Toss confetti and call out “Coriandoli!” as they rain down.
• Assaggio dei dolci: Taste each sweet and say its Italian name aloud: “Adoro le chiacchiere!”
Reinforce festival words with interactive lessons in the Dinolingo Italian for Kids course—animated carnival scenes, pronunciation games, and surprise badges make learning as joyful as Carnevale itself.
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Final Thoughts
Carnevale offers a festive backdrop for immersive Italian learning. By blending colorful vocabulary practice, hands‑on projects, and Dinolingo’s interactive modules, children will celebrate la dolce vita in Italian and carry these joyful words with them.
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