Meaning
judgment, wisdom
- common sense
In a sentence
Hai perso il senno per davvero?
Have you really lost your mind?
Con un po' di senno, aspettiamo domani.
With a bit of common sense, let's wait until tomorrow.
Non ha avuto il senno di fermarsi.
He didn't have the sense to stop.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| senno | masculine · singular |
| senni | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often literary or elevated; in everyday speech, buon senso is usually more natural.
- Very common in fixed expressions like col senno di poi; alone, senno can sound formal or old-fashioned.
- Do not confuse senno with senso: senso is broader and much more common in modern speech.