intrecciato

braided

adjective een-trech-CHAH-toh Rare

Also means

intertwined

Usage Note

Intrecciato is the past participle of intrecciare (to braid, to interweave) used as an adjective. It describes hair, ropes, or narratives that are woven together: capelli intrecciati (braided hair), destini intrecciati (intertwined fates). The double 'cc' marks a geminate — hold the 'ch' sound slightly longer.

Examples

"Porta i capelli intrecciati in una treccia lunga."

Natural Translation

She wears her hair braided in a long plait.

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