Meaning
idiot, fool
In a sentence
Sei proprio un idiota, hai perso le chiavi.
You're such an idiot, you lost the keys.
Perché fai l'idiota davanti a tutti?
Why are you acting like an idiot in front of everyone?
Non sono idiota, ho capito tutto subito.
I'm not an idiot, I understood everything right away.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| idiota | masculine · singular |
| idioti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Strong insult in everyday speech; harsher than sciocco or stupido in many contexts.
- Changes for gender and number: idiota, idioti, idiote. Singular form is the same for masculine and feminine.
- Usually used with essere: Sei un idiota! Add an article before a noun use.