Meaning
argument, quarrel
- a heated verbal altercation or dispute between two or more people
In a sentence
I due colleghi hanno avuto un acceso diverbio durante la riunione.
The two colleagues had a heated argument during the meeting.
La polizia è intervenuta tempestivamente per sedare il diverbio tra i vicini.
The police intervened promptly to settle the altercation between the neighbours.
Non vorrei che un piccolo diverbio rovinasse la nostra amicizia di lunga data.
I wouldn't want a minor quarrel to ruin our long-standing friendship.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| diverbio | masculine · singular |
| diverbi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Slightly formal or journalistic compared to everyday words like 'litigio' or 'discussione'.
- Frequently used with verbs like 'avere', 'sedare', or 'scatenare'.