Meaning
duel
In a sentence
Ieri ho visto un duello nel film.
Yesterday I saw a duel in the movie.
Hai seguito il duello finale in tv?
Did you watch the final duel on TV?
Non voglio un duello, parliamo con calma.
I don't want a duel, let's talk calmly.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| duello | masculine · singular |
| duelli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use duello for a formal or dramatic one-on-one fight; sfida is broader and works for contests, challenges, or figurative rivalry.
- Often used figuratively in sports, politics, and media: un duello tra due candidati, not only for historical sword or pistol combat.
- With articles and prepositions: in duello, a duello, il duello. Don't confuse it with due, the number two.