Meaning
nonsense, silly mistake
- a foolish act or silly mistake
- nonsense, rubbish, or trivial talk
In a sentence
Non ascoltarlo, sta dicendo solo cavolate.
Don't listen to him, he's just talking nonsense.
Ho fatto una cavolata e ho cancellato il file.
I made a stupid mistake and deleted the file.
Comprare quell'auto vecchia è stata davvero una cavolata?
Was buying that old car really such a dumb idea?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| cavolata | feminine · singular |
| cavolate | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Informal: common in everyday speech as a milder alternative to vulgar terms like 'cazzata'.
- Often used with verbs like 'dire' (to say nonsense) or 'fare' (to do something silly).