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strapazzo

/straˈpat.tso/noun · masculineC2
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 10,243

Meaning

strain, overwork

  • excessive physical or mental strain, fatigue, or hard wear
  • rough treatment or heavy use of objects

In a sentence

Il medico mi ha consigliato di evitare gli strapazzi per qualche settimana.

The doctor advised me to avoid overexertion for a few weeks.

Quello è solo un romanziere da strapazzo senza talento.

That guy is just a third-rate novelist with no talent.

Per lavorare in giardino metto sempre delle scarpe da strapazzo.

To work in the garden I always wear beat-up old shoes.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
strapazzomasculine · singular
strapazzimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Informal register.
  • The expression 'da strapazzo' means cheap, mediocre, or third-rate (e.g. 'un avvocato da strapazzo').

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