Meaning
expulsion; sending-off
- The act of forcing someone or something out of a group, country, or space.
- The red card or dismissal of a player from a sports match.
In a sentence
Il fallo pericoloso ha causato l'espulsione immediata del difensore.
The dangerous foul caused the defender's immediate sending-off.
Il prefetto ha firmato ieri un decreto di espulsione.
The prefect signed an expulsion order yesterday.
Non ritieni ingiusta l'espulsione subita dalla squadra?
Don't you consider the sending-off suffered by the team unfair?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| espulsione | feminine · singular |
| espulsioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Common in legal contexts (deportation/expulsion) and in football journalism (sending off a player).
- Nouns ending in '-sione' are feminine.