Meaning
blunder, absurdity, fortune
- an absurd, inappropriate remark or gross blunder
- an exorbitant amount or excessive price
- an excessive or disproportionate action
In a sentence
Quella cena elegante in centro è costata uno sproposito assurdo.
That fancy dinner downtown cost an absolute fortune.
Ha parlato a sproposito durante tutta la riunione senza conoscere i fatti.
He spoke out of turn throughout the meeting without knowing the facts.
Non dire spropositi quando ci sono ospiti importanti in casa!
Don't say absurd things when there are important guests at home!
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sproposito | masculine · singular |
| spropositi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Very common in 'a sproposito' (inappropriately, out of turn) and 'costare uno sproposito' (to cost a fortune).