adjectiveadverb
storto
crooked
Qualcosa che non segue una linea dritta, ma si piega o pende da un lato.
The Italian word "storto" is an adjective that means "crooked", "twisted", or "askew" in English. It is commonly used to describe something that is not straight or aligned properly.
Meaning and Explanation:
- Primary meaning: Something that is physically not straight or aligned; for example, a crooked line, a twisted object, or a picture hanging askew.
- Figurative meaning: It can also describe situations, relationships, or behaviors that are dishonest, problematic, or morally wrong. For example, "un affare storto" means a shady deal.
Parts:
- The word derives from the Italian verb "storcere" which means "to twist."
- "Storto" is the past participle of "storcere," used here as an adjective.
Synonyms (Italian):
- curvo (curved)
- distorto (distorted)
- deviato (deviated)
- sghembo (lopsided)
Antonyms (Italian):
- dritto (straight)
- rettilineo (rectilinear, straight)
- allineato (aligned)
Summary:
"Storto" describes something physically out of line or metaphorically improper/wrong. It's commonly opposed to "dritto," which means straight or correct.
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Examples
Il quadro è storto sulla parete.adjective
The picture is crooked on the wall.
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