Meaning
demon, devil
In a sentence
Nel film c'è un demonio molto strano.
There’s a very strange demon in the movie.
Hai visto il demonio nel videogioco ieri?
Did you see the demon in the video game yesterday?
Non credo ai demoni, mi fanno solo ridere.
I don’t believe in demons; they just make me laugh.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| demonio | masculine · singular |
| demoni | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use demonio in religious, literary, or dramatic contexts; diavolo is more common in everyday speech and many idioms.
- For a mischievous or hyperactive person, demonio can be figurative, but it sounds stronger and less casual than diavoletto.
- Masculine noun: il demonio, i demoni. Don't confuse singular demonio with plural demoni.