Meaning
bait, lure
- food or an imitation used to attract and catch fish or other animals
- an enticement or lure used to trap or trick someone
In a sentence
Il pescatore ha attaccato un verme all'amo come esca.
The fisherman hooked a worm as bait.
Non abboccare alla loro esca: è chiaramente una truffa.
Don't take their bait: it is clearly a scam.
La polizia ha usato un finto acquirente come esca.
The police used a fake buyer as bait.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| esca | feminine · singular |
| esche | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Do not confuse with 'esca' (subjunctive of 'uscire'); context makes the noun obvious.
- Plural is 'esche' with an 'h' to preserve the hard /k/ sound.