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Italian

stronzata

/stronˈtsa.ta/noun · feminineB1
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Meaning

bullshit, crap

  • a stupid, untrue, or nonsensical statement
  • a foolish or reckless action

In a sentence

Non ascoltarlo, dice solo un sacco di stronzate.

Don't listen to him, he just talks a lot of bullshit.

Hai fatto una grande stronzata a lasciare quel lavoro.

You did a really stupid thing quitting that job.

Quella notizia online non è altro che una stronzata.

That online news is nothing but bullshit.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
stronzatafeminine · singular
stronzatefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Vulgar: avoid in polite or professional contexts.
  • Near-synonym of 'cazzata', widely used colloquially to dismiss claims or bad decisions.

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