Meaning
disqualification, ban
- The act of officially barring someone from a competition or sport due to a violation.
- The period during which an athlete or team is suspended from competing.
In a sentence
Il giocatore ha ricevuto tre giornate di squalifica dopo il fallo.
The player received a three-match ban after the foul.
L'atleta non ha accettato la squalifica e ha presentato ricorso.
The athlete did not accept the disqualification and filed an appeal.
Quanti turni di squalifica rischia il capitano?
How many games of suspension does the captain risk?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| squalifica | feminine · singular |
| squalifiche | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Plural is 'squalifiche' (retains the hard /k/ sound by adding 'h').
- Typically accompanied by the verbs 'subire', 'rischiare', or 'infliggere'.