Meaning
dizzy spell, dizziness
- a sensation of spinning or impending loss of balance; dizziness
- a staggering or mind-boggling amount (figurative, in fixed phrases)
In a sentence
Mi sono alzato troppo in fretta e ho avuto un capogiro.
I stood up too quickly and had a dizzy spell.
Quella villa di lusso costa una cifra da capogiro.
That luxury villa costs a staggering amount.
Non soffri mai di capogiri quando guardi giù da lassù?
Don't you ever suffer from dizziness when looking down from up there?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| capogiro | masculine · singular |
| capogiri | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Plural is 'capogiri'.
- Commonly used in 'da capogiro' meaning dizzying, mind-boggling, or staggering.