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At such a loving invitation, Pinocchio, with one leap from the back of the orchestra, found himself in the front rows. With another leap, he was on the orchestra leader's head. With a third, he landed on the stage.
Carlo Collodi

Meaning of "Pinocchio" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PINOCCHIO

Pinocchio  [pɪˈnəʊkjəʊ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PINOCCHIO

noun
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determiner
exclamation
Pinocchio is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PINOCCHIO MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Pinocchio

Pinocchio

Pinocchio is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the children's novel The Adventures of Pinocchio, by the Italian writer Carlo Collodi. Carved by a woodcarver named Geppetto in a small Italian village, he was created as a wooden puppet, but dreamed of becoming a real boy. He has also been used as a character who is prone to telling lies and fabricating stories for various reasons. The story has appeared in many adaptations in other mediums. Pinocchio has been called an icon of modern culture, and one of the most reimagined characters in the pantheon of children's literature.

Definition of Pinocchio in the English dictionary

The definition of Pinocchio in the dictionary is a fictional character in a popular fairytale who is a boy made of wood. His nose grows longer whenever he tells a lie.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PINOCCHIO


bagnio
ˈbɑːnjəʊ
boyau
ˈbɔɪjəʊ
caudillo
kɔːˈdiːljəʊ
Chisimaio
ˌkiːzɪˈmɑːjəʊ
coyotillo
ˌkəʊjəʊˈtiːljəʊ
daimio
ˈdaɪmjəʊ
daimyo
ˈdaɪmjəʊ
gongyo
ˈɡɒnɡjəʊ
kabeljou
ˈkɑːbəlˌjəʊ
maillot
mæˈjəʊ
ocotillo
ˌəʊkəˈtiːljəʊ
Oyo
ˈəʊjəʊ
segno
ˈsɛnjəʊ
Tokyo
ˈtəʊkjəʊ
tornillo
tɔːˈniːjəʊ
toyo
ˈtɒjəʊ
vargueno
vɑːˈɡeɪnjəʊ
Verdelho
vəˈdɛljəʊ
yo
jəʊ
yo-yo
ˈjəʊjəʊ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PINOCCHIO

Pinochet
Pinochet Ugarte
pinochle
pinocle
pinocytic
pinocytosis
pinocytotic
pinocytotically
pinole
Pinot
Pinot Grigio
Pinot Noir
Pinotage
pinpoint
pinpoint accuracy
pinprick
pins and needles
pinscher
Pinsent

WORDS THAT END LIKE PINOCCHIO

Barocchio
borachio
finocchio
finochio
libecchio
moustachio
mustachio
Pintoricchio
Pinturicchio
pistachio
radicchio
Verrocchio

Synonyms and antonyms of Pinocchio in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Pinocchio» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PINOCCHIO

Find out the translation of Pinocchio to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Pinocchio from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Pinocchio» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

匹诺曹
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Pinocho
570 millions of speakers

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Pinocchio
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Pinocchio
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بينوكيو
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Пиноккио
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Pinocchio
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Pinocchio
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Pinocchio
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pinocchio
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Pinocchio
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ピノキオ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

피노키오
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pinocchio
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Pinocchio
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Pinocchio ஒரு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पिनोचियो
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Pinokyo
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Pinocchio
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Pinokio
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Піноккіо
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Pinocchio
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Πινόκιο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Pinocchio
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Pinocchio
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Pinocchio
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Pinocchio

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PINOCCHIO»

The term «Pinocchio» is quite widely used and occupies the 29.783 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PINOCCHIO» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Pinocchio

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3 QUOTES WITH «PINOCCHIO»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Pinocchio.
1
Carlo Collodi
At such a loving invitation, Pinocchio, with one leap from the back of the orchestra, found himself in the front rows. With another leap, he was on the orchestra leader's head. With a third, he landed on the stage.
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Carlo Collodi
Fancy the happiness of Pinocchio on finding himself free! Without saying yes or no, he fled from the city and set out on the road that was to take him back to the house of the lovely Fairy.
3
Reggie Lee
When I was growing up in the Philippines, the story that was read to me most was Pinocchio.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PINOCCHIO»

Discover the use of Pinocchio in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Pinocchio and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Pinocchio, the Tale of a Puppet
Pinocchio, The Tale of a Puppet follows the adventures of a talking wooden puppet whose nose grew longer whenever he told a lie and who wanted more than anything else to become a real boy.As carpenter Master Antonio begins to carve a block ...
Carlo Collodi, 2011
2
Adventures of Pinocchio. Ediz. Illustrata
ILLUSTRATED EDITION WITH THE ORIGINAL DRAWINGS BY CARLO CHIOSTRI<BR> <BR> Pinocchio is a book that can be read by children, teenagers as well as adults, because it is a true masterpiece of all time, a text that every time you know it gives ...
Carlo Collodi, 2012
3
Pinocchio
The timeless story of the wooden puppet who must earn the right to fulfill his longing to be a real boy brilliantly conveys lessons of responsibility and respect for the feelings of others. A charmingly innocent, powerfully believable play.
Brian Way, 2010
4
Pinocchio Goes Postmodern: Perils of a Puppet in the United ...
Placing the puppet in a variety of contexts, the authors chart the progression of this childhood tale that has frequently undergone dramatic revisions to suit America's idea of children's literature.
Richard Wunderlich, Thomas J. Morrissey, 2002
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Pinocchio's Sister: A Feminist Fable
How she does so is a magical and charming fairy tale of how goodness triumphs, in which Gelsomina saves Pinocchioâs life, changes Geppetto's life for the better, and learns how to deal with telling the truth and lying until at last she ...
Abraham Rothberg, 2005
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Pinocchio: The Adventures of a Marionette
The adventures of a talking wooden puppet who becomes a real boy.
Carlo Collodi, Sara Elizabeth Husted Lockwood, 1904
7
The Pinocchio Intermediate Vocabulary Builder
A retelling of The adventures of Pinocchio, focusing on about 1,000 vocabulary words in context.
Mark Phillips, 2004
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On Being and Becoming Human
Explores humanity's biological roots and astounding capacity for self-creation and self-alteration, examining freedom and choice, sexuality and love, conscience and justice, work and pleasure, and other issues
Willard Gaylin, 1991
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Pinocchio-Hidden Pictures: Learning with Literature
Learning With Literature: Pinocchio - Hidden Pictures Children learn better when they enjoy what they are doing.
Deborah Tiersch-Allen, 2007
10
Pinocchio Nation: Embracing Truth in a Culture of Lies
In Pinocchio Nation, Devlin Donaldson and Steve Wamberg take a probing look at how our understanding of truth affects every aspect of our lives.
Devlin Donaldson, Steve Wamburg, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PINOCCHIO»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Pinocchio is used in the context of the following news items.
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“My Son Pinocchio” — A Sneak Peek Into This Summer's 7th Street …
Gepetto (played by Gordon Shaw) sings “Empty Heart” with Pinocchio (played by Isaac Evensen) draped over the table as a lifeless puppet. «GraysHarborTalk, Jul 15»
2
Pinocchio spends Eid with children
PERFORMANCE: Pinocchio's nose gets long whenever he lies. RIGHT: Alan Kinselly, the director of the play. Photos by Umer Nangiana «Gulf Times, Jul 15»
3
Mainstage Center for the Arts presents "Pinocchio"
The classic tale the little wooden puppet, Pinocchio, is given new life when told from Geppetto's perspective. Featuring beloved classic songs ... «NJ.com, Jul 15»
4
THE WHO'S TOMMY and 'PINOCCHIO' Set for the Greenwich …
This will be the UK premiere of Pinocchio and I've always wanted to do Tommy. The profile of The Who could hardly be higher after playing ... «Broadway World, Jul 15»
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Cemetery360 $100000 Financing. James Pinocchio Filed Jul 17 D …
The form D was submitted by James Pinocchio Chief Executive Officer. The company was incorporated in 2014. The filler's address is: 1900 ... «OctaFinance.com, Jul 15»
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Mommy; Accidental Love; The Gunman; The Face of an Angel …
Mommy; Accidental Love; The Gunman; The Face of an Angel; Home; Pinocchio – review. Wunderkind Xavier Dolan's study of a warring ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
7
'Pinocchio' more than a puppet show
The incident with his nose is just a step in the moral learning process leading to his goal, which means there's more to Pinocchio than meets ... «Philly.com, Jul 15»
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Pinocchio's nose
The Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India pipeline (TAPI) is like Pinocchio's nose. The more participating governments lie about it, the ... «DhakaTribune, Jul 15»
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Robert Downey Jr. production company to do 'Pinocchio' live-action …
A "Pinocchio" live-action movie will be coming in theatres soon to be created by actor Robert Downey Jr.'s production company. Downey's ... «Venture Capital Post, Jul 15»
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Cast announced for The Adventures of Pinocchio
Casting has been announced for a new musical adaptation of the classic children's story The Adventures of Pinocchio, which arrives in London ... «Entertainment Focus, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Pinocchio [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/pinocchio>. Apr 2024 ».
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