Meaning
daring, boldness
- Willingness to take bold risks; courage and adventurous spirit.
- Impudence or insolent nerve; brazenness.
In a sentence
Ha scalato la parete rocciosa con un'audacia straordinaria.
He climbed the rock face with extraordinary daring.
Come hai avuto l'audacia di parlarmi in quel modo?
How did you have the audacity to speak to me that way?
L'audacia premia spesso chi non ha paura di rischiare.
Boldness often rewards those who are not afraid to take risks.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| audacia | feminine · singular |
| audacie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Plural 'audacie' retains the 'i' because the 'c' is preceded by a vowel ('a').
- Can have positive (heroic boldness) or negative (presumption, nerve) connotations.