sfigato

unlucky

adjective sfee-GAH-toh Rare

Also means

loser (slang)

Usage Note

Sfigato is informal/slang, derived from sfiga (bad luck). It can describe someone chronically unlucky (è uno sfigato = 'he's a loser / unlucky guy') or a situation gone wrong. As a noun it means 'loser' in a colloquial, often affectionate way among friends. Avoid in formal contexts. The feminine is sfigata, plural sfigati / sfigate.

Examples

"Sono sempre sfigato con le macchine."

Natural Translation

I'm always unlucky with cars.

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