Meaning
cocky, swaggering
- Showing bold, defiant, or arrogant self-confidence
In a sentence
Il ragazzo camminava per strada con un'aria spavalda.
The boy walked down the street with a cocky air.
Ha risposto alle critiche con un sorriso spavaldo.
He responded to the criticism with an arrogant smile.
Non sembrava spavaldo durante il difficile colloquio di lavoro.
He didn't seem cocky during the difficult job interview.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| spavaldo | masculine · singular |
| spavalda | feminine · singular |
| spavaldi | masculine · plural |
| spavalde | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often conveys a slightly negative nuance of arrogant or reckless bravery.