Meaning
lash, whip stroke
- a blow or stroke delivered with a whip
- a sudden, stinging shock, stimulus, or sharp reprimand (figurative)
In a sentence
Il cavallo accelerò subito dopo la frustata del fantino.
The horse accelerated immediately after the jockey's whip stroke.
Il vento freddo sul viso sembrava quasi una frustata.
The cold wind on my face felt almost like a lash.
La critica del direttore è arrivata come una dura frustata per tutti.
The director's criticism came as a harsh lash for everyone.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| frustata | feminine · singular |
| frustate | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formed from the noun 'frusta' (whip) with the suffix '-ata' denoting a hit or blow.