Meaning
leak, rumour
- a piece of leaked information, a rumor, or an inside tip
- indiscretion, lack of tact, or intrusive curiosity
In a sentence
Secondo recenti indiscrezioni, l'azienda presenterà presto un nuovo modello.
According to recent leaks, the company will soon present a new model.
Il ministro ha smentito con fermezza tutte le indiscrezioni dei giornali.
The minister firmly denied all the newspaper rumors.
Non dare retta a queste semplici indiscrezioni prive di fondamento.
Don't pay attention to these mere rumors without foundation.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| indiscrezione | feminine · singular |
| indiscrezioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- In journalism, frequently plural: 'indiscrezioni' means 'leaks' or 'rumours'.
- Do not confuse with just 'impoliteness'; it strongly connotes divulging secret information.