Meaning
ghost, spectre
- illusion
In a sentence
Ieri ho visto un fantasma nel corridoio.
Yesterday I saw a ghost in the hallway.
Ma davvero credi ai fantasmi?
Do you really believe in ghosts?
La sua promessa era solo un fantasma.
His promise was just an illusion.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| fantasma | masculine · singular |
| fantasmi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use spettro or spirito in more literary or religious contexts; fantasma is the everyday word.
- For a person who disappears or avoids contact, Italians often say essere un fantasma.
- Don’t confuse fantasma with fantasia: fantasma is a noun, while fantastico/fantasioso express imagination-related ideas.