How to Say ‘A small penalty’ in Italian
Una piccola penale
OO-nah PEEK-koh-lah peh-NAH-leh
[OO-nah PEEK-koh-lah peh-NAH-leh]
💬 Usage Tip: [Penale] here doesn't mean a criminal penalty; in booking language it means a fee or charge for breaking the terms. You'll see it in phrases like [penale di cancellazione] "cancellation fee."
Phrase Breakdown
Una
[OO-nah]
a
Feminine singular indefinite article meaning 'a' or 'one.'
Una piccola penale può essere prevista dal ristorante.
A small penalty may be required by the restaurant.
piccola
[PEEK-koh-lah]
small
An adjective meaning 'small.' Here it describes the fee as minor.
Una piccola penale può essere prevista dal ristorante.
A small penalty may be required by the restaurant.
penale
[peh-NAH-leh]
penalty fee
A noun meaning a penalty, charge, or fee imposed for breaking a condition, such as canceling late.
Una piccola penale può essere prevista dal ristorante.
A small penalty may be required by the restaurant.
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