Meaning
trap
- a device designed to catch and hold animals
- a tricky situation or deception meant to catch or betray someone
In a sentence
Il contadino ha messo una trappola per i topi in cantina.
The farmer set a mousetrap in the cellar.
Siamo caduti dritti nella trappola preparata dai nostri concorrenti.
We fell straight into the trap prepared by our competitors.
Non pensi che questa offerta di lavoro sia una trappola?
Don't you think this job offer is a trap?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| trappola | feminine · singular |
| trappole | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Commonly used with the verbs 'cadere in' (to fall into) or 'tendere' (to set/lay).