superprotetto

overprotected

adjective soo-pehr-proh-TET-toh Rare

Usage Note

Superprotetto is a compound adjective formed with the prefix super- (over, excessively) + protetto (protected). It describes a person or thing that is shielded to an excessive or counterproductive degree: un bambino superprotetto (an overprotected child). It is informal and relatively recent in usage.

Examples

"Il bambino superprotetto faticava a socializzare."

Natural Translation

The overprotected child struggled to socialise.

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