Meaning
slap
- a sharp blow given with the open hand to the face
- a severe insult, humiliation, or moral blow
In a sentence
Gli ha dato uno schiaffo dopo quell'insulto ingiusto.
She slapped him after that unjust insult.
La bocciatura all'esame è stata un vero schiaffo per lui.
Failing the exam was a real slap in the face for him.
Non rispondere male se non vuoi prendere un altro schiaffo.
Don't talk back if you don't want to get another slap.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| schiaffo | masculine · singular |
| schiaffi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Commonly paired with the verb 'dare' ('dare uno schiaffo a qualcuno').
- Synonymous with 'manata' or 'ceffone' (the latter is stronger).