Meaning
attack, assault
- attack, criticism
- attack, fit, bout
- start, beginning, opening
In a sentence
L'attacco è iniziato all'alba, tutti erano pronti.
The attack started at dawn, everyone was ready.
Hai sentito l'attacco di tosse stanotte?
Did you hear the coughing fit last night?
Non capisco questo attacco al mio lavoro.
I don't understand this attack on my work.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| attacco | masculine · singular |
| attacchi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'attacco' for sudden physical/verbal attacks; 'aggressione' implies premeditation or violence.
- In sports, 'attacco' means 'offense' (e.g., 'squadra d’attacco' = offensive team).
- For medical 'attacks' (e.g., heart attack), prefer 'attacco' over 'aggressione' or 'assalto'.