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sbaglio

mistake, error

noun ZBAH-lyoh Rare

Usage Note

Sbaglio is the noun from sbagliare (to make a mistake). It is interchangeable with errore in most contexts, though sbaglio feels more colloquial. Common phrases: per sbaglio (by mistake, accidentally) and fare uno sbaglio (to make a mistake). Masculine: lo sbaglio.

Examples

"Ho fatto uno sbaglio imperdonabile."

Natural Translation

I made an unforgivable mistake.

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