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spadaccino

/spadatˈtʃino/noun · masculineC2
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Meaning

swordsman

  • a skilled user of a sword, especially in historical, literary, or theatrical dueling

In a sentence

Nel romanzo storico, il protagonista è un valoroso spadaccino al servizio del re.

In the historical novel, the protagonist is a valiant swordsman in the king's service.

Quel duellante si muoveva con l'agilità di un provetto spadaccino.

That duelist moved with the agility of an expert swordsman.

Non è facile interpretare uno spadaccino credibile sul palcoscenico teatrale.

It is not easy to portray a credible swordsman on the theater stage.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
spadaccinomasculine · singular
spadaccinimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Evokes historical fiction or swashbuckler stories; modern competitive fencing prefers 'schermidore'.

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