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scivolone

slip

noun shee-voh-LOH-neh Rare

Also means

blunder, gaffe

Usage Note

Scivolone (augmentative of scivolata) can mean a literal slip or fall on a slippery surface, but it is most commonly used figuratively for an embarrassing blunder or faux pas: fare uno scivolone (to make a blunder). The -one suffix implies something significant or notable. The plural gli scivoloni is regular.

Examples

"Ha fatto uno scivolone durante il discorso."

Natural Translation

He made a slip during the speech.

Literal Translation

He-has made a slip during the speech.

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