Meaning
demon
In a sentence
Nel film, il demone vive sotto il letto.
In the movie, the demon lives under the bed.
Hai visto quel demone nel videogioco ieri?
Did you see that demon in the video game yesterday?
Non credo ai demoni, mi fanno solo ridere.
I don't believe in demons; they only make me laugh.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| demone | masculine · singular |
| demoni | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use demone for a literal or figurative demon. Mostro means monster; diavolo is devil and is also common in idioms.
- Plural is demoni, not demoni with English pronunciation. Stress stays on de-: de-MO-ne, de-MO-ni.
- In figurative use, un demone can suggest an inner torment or destructive drive, often in literary or dramatic contexts.