shark in Italian

shark in Italian is squalo, pescecane — shark means a large predatory fish with a skeleton made of cartilage rather than bone, known for its rows of sharp teeth.

shark in Italian

squalo

noun

pescecane

noun

What does "shark" mean?

noun A large predatory fish with a skeleton made of cartilage rather than bone, known for its rows of sharp teeth.
"A great white shark was spotted just off the coast."
noun A person who ruthlessly exploits or cheats others, especially in business or money matters.
"The company was accused of acting like a loan shark, charging desperate borrowers extreme interest."
noun Someone who is extremely skilled at a competitive game, especially one who hides that skill to win money (e.g. a pool shark).
"Turned out the "beginner" was a pool shark who'd hustled half the bar."
verb To swindle or cheat someone out of money.
"He was sharked out of his savings by a fake investment scheme."

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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”.

shark in a sentence

A great white shark was spotted just off the coast.
Sharks have existed for hundreds of millions of years.
The company was accused of acting like a loan shark, charging desperate borrowers extreme interest.
He's a shark in negotiations — never give him an opening.

Similar words in Italian

cheat con artist extortionist predator swindler

Common Italian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "shark" in Italian?

"shark" in Italian is squalo, pescecane. shark means: A large predatory fish with a skeleton made of cartilage rather than bone, known for its rows of sharp teeth.

How do you use "shark" in a sentence?

Example: "A great white shark was spotted just off the coast." In Italian, "shark" is squalo, pescecane.

Are there other ways to say "shark" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "shark": squalo, pescecane.

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