Meaning
friction, disagreement, rift
- a slight quarrel, minor friction, or brief misunderstanding between people
In a sentence
C'è stato un piccolo screzio tra colleghi durante la riunione.
There was a slight friction between colleagues during the meeting.
Hanno risolto lo screzio senza serbare rancore.
They resolved the disagreement without holding a grudge.
Non vogliamo che questo screzio rovini la nostra amicizia.
We don't want this disagreement to ruin our friendship.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| screzio | masculine · singular |
| screzi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Refers to a minor fallout or friction, often temporary, unlike deeper hostility ('astio', 'rancore').