Meaning · noun
Martian
- An inhabitant of Mars (in science fiction).
- A person who seems completely out of touch with reality.
In a sentence
Nei vecchi film di fantascienza i marziani avevano la pelle verde.
In old science fiction movies, Martians had green skin.
Quando parla di tecnologia sembra un marziano.
When he talks about technology, he seems totally out of touch.
Non guardarmi come se fossi un marziano!
Don't look at me as if I were a Martian!
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| marziano | masculine · singular |
| marziani | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Figuratively, 'sembrare un marziano' describes someone totally bewildered or detached from normal life.