Meaning
blow, beating
- A blow or strike to the body, typically intentional; (in the plural) a physical beating
In a sentence
La vittima presentava evidenti segni di percosse sul volto.
The victim showed clear signs of a beating on their face.
L'imputato è stato accusato di minacce e percosse.
The defendant was accused of threats and battery.
Nonostante le percosse subite, il testimone ha continuato a parlare.
Despite the blows suffered, the witness continued to speak.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| percossa | feminine · singular |
| percosse | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formal: frequently found in legal, bureaucratic, and journalistic contexts.
- Often used in the plural 'percosse' to refer to physical battery or abuse.