Meaning
witch, hag
In a sentence
Da piccoli pensavamo che la vicina fosse una strega.
As kids, we thought the neighbor was a witch.
Ma davvero credi alle storie di streghe?
Do you really believe stories about witches?
Non fare la strega con tua sorella.
Don't be a witch to your sister.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| strega | feminine · singular |
| streghe | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Usually feminine: la strega. The masculine form is stregone, often meaning a sorcerer or wizard rather than a direct male equivalent.
- Can be literal or insulting. Calling someone strega may sound playful or harsh depending on tone and context.
- For fairy-tale witches, strega is standard. Maga suggests a magical woman more broadly, often less tied to the witch stereotype.