Meaning
puzzle, brain-teaser
- A game, riddle, or problem designed to test mental ingenuity.
- An intricate, confusing, or frustrating situation to solve.
In a sentence
Mio nonno passa ore a risolvere complessi rompicapo di logica.
My grandfather spends hours solving complex logic brain-teasers.
Questo nuovo programma fiscale è un vero rompicapo per i contabili.
This new tax schedule is a real headache for accountants.
Non riesci a trovare la soluzione a questo rompicapo?
Can't you find the solution to this puzzle?
Word forms (3)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| rompicapo | masculine · singular |
| rompicapo | masculine · plural |
| rompicapo | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Compound noun (rompere + capo). Invariable in the plural: 'un rompicapo', 'due rompicapo'.