Meaning
mafia; corrupt
- relating to or characteristic of the Mafia
- corrupt, dishonest, or operating through intimidation
In a sentence
La polizia indaga su una potente rete mafiosa.
The police are investigating a powerful mafia network.
Non dobbiamo cedere a questi ricatti mafiosi.
We must not yield to this mafia-style blackmail.
Il giudice ha condannato un noto boss mafioso.
The judge convicted a well-known mafia boss.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| mafioso | masculine · singular |
| mafiosa | feminine · singular |
| mafiosi | masculine · plural |
| mafiose | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used as a masculine noun ('un mafioso', pl. 'mafiosi') for a mobster.