Meaning
contest, prize
- A traditional Italian horse race or civic competition between city districts, notably in Siena.
- A prize banner awarded to the winner of such a competition.
- In the idiom 'in palio': at stake, up for grabs as a prize.
In a sentence
Cosa c'è in palio per il vincitore del torneo?
What is up for grabs for the winner of the tournament?
Tutta la città aspetta con ansia il celebre palio di luglio.
The entire city eagerly awaits the famous July palio.
Gli organizzatori hanno messo in palio un viaggio premio per due persone.
The organizers put up a prize trip for two people.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| palio | masculine · singular |
| pali | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- The idiom 'mettere in palio' means 'to offer as a prize / put up for grabs'.