Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

soldi

Noun

/ˈsoʊldi/

Definition

The plural form of ‘soldus’, a historical coin used in various parts of Europe, particularly in Italy during the medieval period.

Examples

In the market, you could buy fresh vegetables for just a few soldi.
The painting was sold for a considerable amount of soldi.
During historical tours, they’ll explain how many soldi a loaf of bread once cost.

Meaning

Soldi refers to a former Italian coinage unit, which was used in a similar manner to modern currency. It represents money in a broad sense, often denoted in plural form despite sometimes referring to individual coins.