Also means
uncovered position
Usage Note
Scoperto as a noun refers to a bank overdraft or an uncovered financial position — essere allo scoperto ('to be overdrawn' or 'in the open'). As an adjective it means 'uncovered' or 'exposed'. The banking phrase conto scoperto (overdrawn account) is very common. Do not confuse with scoperta (f.), meaning a discovery.
Examples
"Il mio conto è andato in scoperto questa settimana."
Natural Translation
My account went into overdraft this week.
Literal Translation
The my account is gone in overdraft this week.
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