nounnounadjective
lo stronzo
asshole
Definition & meaning
Stronzo is a vulgar Italian word with several meanings:
- Turd: a piece of excrement, in its literal sense.
- Asshole or jerk: an insulting term for a mean, unpleasant, or inconsiderate person.
- Bastard: sometimes used jokingly among friends, depending on tone and context.
As an adjective, it means mean, nasty, or inconsiderate.
Grammar & Word origin
A masculine noun and adjective. The feminine form is stronza ; the plurals are stronzi and stronze .
It comes from a Germanic word meaning “dung.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- pezzo di merda — “piece of shit”; generally a stronger insult.
- bastardo — “bastard”; can suggest cruelty or unfairness, and may also be used playfully.
- antipatico — “unpleasant” or “unlikable”; much milder and not vulgar.
- gentile — “kind” or “courteous”; an opposite when referring to someone’s behavior.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Ieri ha mostrato un comportamento stronzo senza motivo.adjective
Yesterday he showed asshole behavior for no reason.
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