Meaning
informant, supergrass
- a former member of a criminal organization who collaborates with authorities
- a repentant person
In a sentence
Le testimonianze del pentito hanno permesso di arrestare i vertici del clan.
The informant's testimony allowed the leaders of the clan to be arrested.
Il giudice ha deciso di ascoltare attentamente le rivelazioni del pentito.
The judge decided to listen carefully to the informant's revelations.
Il pentito vive ora sotto un rigoroso programma di protezione testimoni.
The turned mafioso now lives under a strict witness protection programme.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| pentito | masculine · singular |
| pentiti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Chiefly used in legal and media contexts for mafia turncoats who cooperate with justice.