slur in Italian

slur in Italian is legatura di espressione, legatura di frase, legatura di portamento — slur means an offensive or insulting remark, especially one targeting a person's group identity.

slur in Italian

legatura di espressione

noun

(music) The symbol indicating a legato passage, written as an arc over the slurred notes (not to be confused with a tie).

legatura di frase

noun

(music) The symbol indicating a legato passage, written as an arc over the slurred notes (not to be confused with a tie).

legatura di portamento

noun

(music) The symbol indicating a legato passage, written as an arc over the slurred notes (not to be confused with a tie).

biascicare

verb

denigrare

verb

To cover over; to disguise; to conceal; to pass over lightly or with little notice.

What does "slur" mean?

noun An offensive or insulting remark, especially one targeting a person's group identity.
"The player was suspended after using a racial slur on the field."
noun Unclear, poorly separated speech.
"His words were reduced to a slur after a few too many drinks."
verb To pronounce words unclearly by running them together.
"She was so tired she began to slur her words."

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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”.

slur in a sentence

The player was suspended after using a racial slur on the field.
His words were reduced to a slur after a few too many drinks.
She was so tired she began to slur her words.

Similar words in Italian

blot blur daub smear smudge spot

Common Italian translations

the of to and A in I that for you it on

Frequently asked questions

What is "slur" in Italian?

"slur" in Italian is legatura di espressione, legatura di frase, legatura di portamento. slur means: An offensive or insulting remark, especially one targeting a person's group identity.

How do you use "slur" in a sentence?

Example: "The player was suspended after using a racial slur on the field." In Italian, "slur" is legatura di espressione, legatura di frase, legatura di portamento.

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

Yes — Italian has 5 translations listed for "slur": legatura di espressione, legatura di frase, legatura di portamento, biascicare, denigrare.

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