Meaning
rookie, greenhorn
- an inexperienced or naive person in a particular activity
In a sentence
Non farti ingannare da quel trucco, non sei mica un pivello!
Don't fall for that trick, you're not a rookie!
Ha commesso un errore tipico da pivello durante la gara.
He made a typical rookie mistake during the race.
I veterani della squadra non danno mai retta ai pivelli appena arrivati.
The team veterans never listen to the newly arrived rookies.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| pivello | masculine · singular |
| pivelli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Informal: mildly dismissive when highlighting someone's lack of experience.
- Feminine 'pivella' exists but is less common.