Meaning
disadvantage
- unfavorable condition that makes success harder
- negative aspect of something
- lack of advantage compared with others
In a sentence
Vivere lontano ha qualche svantaggio.
Living far away has some disadvantages.
Qual è lo svantaggio principale di questa scelta?
What is the main disadvantage of this choice?
Non siamo in svantaggio rispetto agli altri.
We are not at a disadvantage compared with the others.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| svantaggio | masculine · singular |
| svantaggi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often paired with vantaggio.
- Common pattern: avere lo svantaggio di + infinitive.
- Use al/allo svantaggio di in comparisons.