Meaning
string, series, barrage
- a long, tedious, or overwhelming sequence of things, words, or complaints
In a sentence
Mi ha fatto una sfilza di domande prima di lasciarmi andare.
He asked me a barrage of questions before letting me go.
Il cliente ha presentato una sfilza di lamentele senza senso.
The customer lodged a whole string of senseless complaints.
Non ho voglia di ascoltare un'altra sfilza di scuse.
I don't feel like listening to another long series of excuses.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sfilza | feminine · singular |
| sfilze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Informal: used primarily in everyday conversation and colloquial writing.
- Almost always used in the singular followed by 'di' plus a plural noun.
- Usually carries a mildly negative or overwhelmed connotation.