Significado
clan, criminal group
- a group of families or people with a common ancestor or strong bond
- an organized crime group, especially in the context of the Camorra or mafia
En una frase
La polizia ha arrestato il capo del clan rivale.
The police arrested the boss of the rival clan.
I membri di quel clan controllavano il commercio locale.
The members of that clan controlled local commerce.
Pensi che ci siano altri clan coinvolti in questa vicenda?
Do you think there are other clans involved in this affair?
Formas de la palabra (3)
| Palabra | Formas de la palabra |
|---|---|
| clan | masculine · singular |
| clan | masculine · plural |
| clan | masculine · plural |
Notas de uso
- Invariable loanword from English/Gaelic; masculine: 'il clan', 'i clan'. Frequently used in Italian news for crime syndicates.