Meaning
collapse, crash
- a sudden and catastrophic decline, economic downfall, or collapse
- a severe and abrupt deterioration of health or emotional state
In a sentence
Il tracollo del mercato azionario ha colto tutti di sorpresa.
The stock market crash took everyone by surprise.
Dopo mesi di lavoro intenso, ha avuto un improvviso tracollo fisico.
After months of hard work, he suffered a sudden physical collapse.
Le nuove riforme non sono bastate a evitare il tracollo economico.
The new reforms were not enough to prevent the economic collapse.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| tracollo | masculine · singular |
| tracolli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Frequently paired with 'finanziario' or 'economico' for market crashes.
- Can also describe a sudden breakdown in physical strength or stamina.