Meaning
revenge, vengeance
In a sentence
Non cerco vendetta, voglio solo stare tranquillo.
I'm not seeking revenge, I just want peace.
Hai davvero pensato a una vendetta così?
Did you really think of a revenge like that?
Alla fine ha avuto la sua vendetta.
In the end, he got his revenge.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| vendetta | feminine · singular |
| vendette | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use vendetta for personal revenge; in neutral contexts, revenge is usually vendetta or rivalsa depending on nuance.
- Vendetta is common in fixed phrases like vendetta personale or spirito di vendetta; less common in everyday casual speech than revenge in English.
- Do not confuse it with vèndita, which means sale. The double consonant and stress matter.