Meaning
wrong, injustice
In a sentence
Hai torto, non è andata così ieri.
You're wrong, it didn't go like that yesterday.
Mi hai fatto un torto senza motivo.
You wronged me for no reason.
Perché dici che ho torto io?
Why do you say that I'm wrong?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| torto | masculine · singular |
| torti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Most often used in fixed expressions like avere torto or dare torto; less common alone than errore for a mistake.
- Use avere torto for being in the wrong; use sbagliare for making a mistake or getting something factually wrong.
- Often contrasts with ragione: avere ragione / avere torto. No article in these expressions.