Meaning
alibi
- claim or proof of being elsewhere when a crime was committed
- excuse or pretext to justify a mistake or failure
In a sentence
Il sospettato ha un alibi confermato da due testimoni.
The suspect has an alibi confirmed by two witnesses.
Non cercare alibi per giustificare il tuo ritardo.
Don't look for excuses to justify your lateness.
La polizia controlla attentamente ogni singolo alibi.
The police are carefully checking every single alibi.
Word forms (3)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| alibi | masculine · singular |
| alibi | masculine · plural |
| alibi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Invariable in the plural: 'un alibi', 'molti alibi'.
- Commonly used in everyday Italian to mean a flimsy excuse.