Meaning
string-pulling, boost
- a helping hand or recommendation using influence (string-pulling)
- a gentle push or nudge (literal)
In a sentence
Ha ottenuto quel posto solo grazie a una spintarella dall'alto.
He only got that job thanks to some string-pulling from higher up.
Senza una spintarella, oggi è difficile farsi notare in quell'ambiente.
Without someone pulling strings, it is hard to get noticed in that field today.
Pensi davvero che gli serva una spintarella per superare il concorso?
Do you really think he needs someone pulling strings to pass the exam?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| spintarella | feminine · singular |
| spintarelle | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Informal: commonly used to refer to patronage, nepotism, or personal connections.
- Derived from 'spinta' (push) using the diminutive suffix '-ella'.