Meaning
feat, exploit
- A remarkable act of courage, skill, or prowess, especially in sports or physical action.
In a sentence
Il portiere ha salvato la partita con una prodezza incredibile.
The goalkeeper saved the match with an incredible feat.
Tutti si sono complimentati con lui per quella straordinaria prodezza.
Everyone congratulated him on that extraordinary feat.
Raccontava spesso delle sue prodezze giovanili in montagna.
He often talked about his youthful exploits in the mountains.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| prodezza | feminine · singular |
| prodezze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Frequently used in sports commentary to describe stunning goals or athletic moves.
- Can be used ironically in everyday speech to mock an awkward mishap or foolish act.