Meaning
fling, escapade
- a brief, usually secretive extramarital fling or affair
- a minor escapade or momentary lapse in discipline
In a sentence
Ha confessato al partner una breve scappatella estiva.
He confessed a brief summer fling to his partner.
Non era una storia seria, solo una stupida scappatella.
It wasn't a serious thing, just a silly fling.
Credi davvero che una scappatella possa rovinare un matrimonio?
Do you really think a fling can ruin a marriage?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| scappatella | feminine · singular |
| scappatelle | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Informal: used lightheartedly, often downplaying infidelity.
- Formed from 'scappare' (to escape) with the diminutive suffix '-ella'.