spinto
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.spin·to
noun \ˈspēn-(ˌ)tō, ˈspin-\ plural spin·tos
Definition of SPINTO
: a singing voice having both lyric and dramatic qualities
— spinto adjective
Origin of SPINTO
Italian, literally, pushed, from past participle of spingere to push, from Vulgar Latin *expingere, from Latin ex- + pangere to fasten — more at pact
First Known Use: 1944
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: spin tunnel
Previous Word in the Dictionary: spintherism
All Words Near: spinto
Previous Word in the Dictionary: spintherism
All Words Near: spinto
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up spinto? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
