Meaning
impact, collision, bump
- clash, disagreement
In a sentence
Ho sentito un urto contro la porta.
I heard a bump against the door.
C'è stato un urto tra due auto?
Was there a collision between two cars?
Non voglio un urto con il capo.
I don't want a disagreement with the boss.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| urto | masculine · singular |
| urti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use urto for a physical impact or technical collision; scontro is broader and more common for fights, accidents, or political conflict.
- In everyday speech, botta or colpo often replace urto for minor bumps; urto sounds more neutral, written, or technical.
- Common with verbs like urtare, subire, attutire: ha subito un urto. For vehicles, collisione is more formal and specific.