Significado
mafia
- organized criminal group
- system of criminal control and intimidation
Em uma frase
Il film racconta la storia della mafia locale.
The film tells the story of the local mafia.
Hai letto quel libro sulla mafia siciliana?
Have you read that book about the Sicilian mafia?
La mafia non appare direttamente nel romanzo.
The mafia does not appear directly in the novel.
Formas da palavra (2)
| Palavra | Formas da palavra |
|---|---|
| mafia | feminine · singular |
| mafie | feminine · plural |
Notas de uso
- Usually singular when referring to the phenomenon in general.
- Can also be used more broadly for a secretive group controlling something, but this is less neutral.
- Article is normally used: la mafia.