noun
il topo
mouse
Piccolo animale con coda lunga, quattro zampe e pelo, che vive spesso sotto terra o vicino alle case.
Definition & meaning
Topo means mouse, the small rodent. It can also refer to a computer mouse, though the English word is more common in Italian.
Figuratively, it can describe a person who sneaks around or steals.
Grammar & Word origin
A masculine noun: il topo, plural i topi. It comes from Latin talpa, meaning “mole,” through a change in form and meaning.
Synonyms & antonyms
- sorcio — an informal or regional word for a mouse or rat.
- ratto — specifically a rat, usually larger than a mouse.
- ladro — “thief”; a broader term than the figurative use of topo.
There is no standard antonym.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Un topo corre veloce nella cucina.noun
A mouse runs fast in the kitchen.
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