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play the fool in Italian

play the fool in Italian is fare il buffone, fare il finto tonto.

play the fool in Italian

fare il buffone

verb

(idiomatic) To behave in a foolish or comical manner.

fare il finto tonto

verb

(idiomatic) To pretend or feign ignorance.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "play the fool" in Italian?

"play the fool" in Italian is fare il buffone, fare il finto tonto.

Are there other ways to say "play the fool" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "play the fool": fare il buffone, fare il finto tonto.

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