Meaning
negligent, involuntary
- resulting from negligence, imprudence, or breach of regulations rather than intent (legal)
In a sentence
Il conducente è stato accusato di omicidio colposo stradale.
The driver was charged with vehicular manslaughter.
Il tribunale ha stabilito che si è trattato di un errore colposo.
The court established that it was a negligent error.
L'incendio non era doloso, bensì colposo.
The fire was not intentional, but rather accidental through negligence.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| colposo | masculine · singular |
| colposa | feminine · singular |
| colposi | masculine · plural |
| colpose | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formal: used mainly in legal contexts, contrasting with 'doloso' (intentional/premeditated).
- 'Omicidio colposo' is the legal term corresponding to manslaughter or involuntary homicide.