Italian–English dictionary

sovrafrequentazione

The situation where a space holds more occupants than it can comfortably accommodate.

sovralimentare

(transitive) To feed a person or animal too much.

sovranazionale

Beyond the borders or scope of any one nation.

sovranità

(by extension) Of a person: the liberty to decide one's actions and thoughts.

sovrannaturale

Above nature; beyond or added to nature, often so considered because it is given by a deity or some force beyond that with which humans are born.

sovrano

A ruler of other rulers.

sovraordinato

Higher in rank, status, or quality.

sovrappasso

A section of a road or path that crosses over an obstacle, especially another road, railway, etc.

sovrappopolamento

(biology, demography) An excessive number of occupants (people, animals, plants, etc.) in a particular area; specifically, when the number of occupants exceeds the ability of that area to provide for them.

sovrappopolazione

(biology, demography) An excessive number of occupants (people, animals, plants, etc.) in a particular area; specifically, when the number of occupants exceeds the ability of that area to provide for them.

sovrapporre

To place an object over another object, usually in such a way that both will be visible.

sovrapporsi

(intransitive) To overlap (with), as in a schedule.

sovrapprezzo

An addition of extra charge on the agreed, stated, or baseline price.

sovraprezzo

An addition of extra charge on the agreed, stated, or baseline price.

sovrastare

(figurative) To appear in an exaggerated or threatening form; (of a person or thing) to tower; (of an idea) to impressively or intimidatingly occupy the mind; (of an event) to be imminent.

sovrastimare

To judge or calculate too highly.

sovrautilizzo

(dated, automotive) A gear, on an automobile, higher than the traditional top gear, mainly to allow better fuel economy at highway speeds. In the 21st century, such gears are no longer viewed as "extra" and thus rarely called by this name.

sovrintendente

A person who is authorized to supervise, direct or administer something.

sovrumana

Beyond what is possible for a human being.

sovrumano

Beyond what is possible for a human being.

sovvenire

(impersonal) To come or be presented to the mind; to suggest itself.

sovvenzionare

(transitive) To give property to (someone) as a gift; specifically, to provide (a person or institution) with support in the form of a permanent fund of money or other benefits.

sovvenzione

The thing or property granted; a gift; a boon.

sozzo

(now, _, chiefly, _, US) Dirty, filthy. [from 14th c.]

spaccare

(transitive) To cause (a barrier) to no longer bar.

spaccata

(dance, cheerleading, gymnastics) A maneuver in which the legs are extended straight out and perpendicular to the body, either to the sides or in front and behind.

spacciare

(ambitransitive) To sell, especially to sell illicit drugs.

spacciarsi

(intransitive) To take part in a masquerade; to assemble in masks and costumes; (loosely) to wear a disguise.

spacciato

Doomed; without hope of recovery.

spacciatore

One who illegally sells recreational drugs.

spacciatrice

(colloquial) A drug dealer. [from 20th c.]

spaccone

A person who is intentionally physically or emotionally cruel to others, especially to those whom they perceive as being vulnerable or of less power or privilege. [from late 17th c.]

spada laser

(science fiction) A sword having a blade made of a powerful beam of light or energy. [from 1977.]

spadaccino

A person skilled at using swords in sport or combat; a fencer.

spade

(card games) One of the four suits of playing cards, marked with the symbol ♠.

spadellare

(transitive, US) To induce someone to turn state's evidence; to get someone to agree to testify against their co-conspirators in exchange for concessions.

spadone

(history) A type of early modern sword that has a broad double-edged blade for cutting (as opposed to the more slender thrust-oriented rapier) and typically a basket hilt.

spaghetti

(by extension, countable, uncountable) A dish that has spaghetti (sense 1) as a main part of it, such as spaghetti bolognese.

spaghetti alla carbonara

(by extension) A spaghetti dish made using such a sauce.

spaghetto

(countable, uncountable) A type of pasta made in the shape of long thin strings.

Spagna

A country in Southern Europe, including most of the Iberian peninsula. Official name: Kingdom of Spain. Capital and largest city: Madrid.

spagnola

A person from Spain or of Spanish descent.

spagnoletta

A reel; a device around which thread, wire or cable is wound, especially a cylinder or spindle.

spagnolo

A person from Spain or of Spanish descent.

spago

A strong thread composed of two or three smaller threads or strands twisted together, and used for various purposes, as for binding small parcels, making nets, and the like; a small cord or string.

spaiato

(not comparable) Without a corresponding mate in a pair or set; unmatched; (of a pair or set) mismatched.

spalancare

(intransitive, of a cat) To open the passage to the vomeronasal organ, analogous to the flehming in other animals.

spalare

To shovel muck.

spalare letame

To shovel muck.

spalare merda

To shovel muck.

Spalato

A port city in Croatia.

spalatore

A person who excavates.

spalla

(theater, film) An actor who has a minor role in a production.

spallina

An ornamentation, worn on the shoulders of a military uniform, as a sign of rank.

spallone

(slang) A person paid to smuggle drugs.

spalmabile

Capable of being spread.

spalmare

To spread something thickly on something else; to coat well.

spalmare con lardo

To smear with fat or lard.

spam

(uncountable, rarely, countable, computing, Internet) Unsolicited bulk electronic messages.

spammare

(transitive, intransitive, computing, Internet) To send messages repeatedly, often with disruptive effect; to flood.

spaniel

Any of various small to medium-sized breeds of gun dog having a broad muzzle, long, wavy fur and long ears that hang at the side of the head, bred for flushing and retrieving game.

spanna

The full width of an open hand from the end of the thumb to the end of the little finger used as an informal unit of length.

spannare

(transitive) To scrape off; to remove (something) from a surface

spappolare

(transitive, informal) To squeeze, compress, or crush (especially something moist).

sparacazzate

(mildly, derogatory) Someone who talks excessively.

sparagio

The young shoots of Asparagus officinalis eaten as a vegetable.

sparare

(transitive, sports) To shoot; to attempt to score a goal.

sparatoria

(countable) an instance of shooting with a gun or other weapon

spargere

(transitive, agriculture, horticulture, archaic) To sow seeds over a wide area.

spargimento di sangue

(literally) The shedding or spilling of blood.

spargipepe

A shaker with a perforated top for sprinkling condiments such as sugar, salt, pepper, etc.

spargisale

A shaker with a perforated top for sprinkling condiments such as sugar, salt, pepper, etc.

spargolo

Having widely spaced intervals.

sparire

To turn out, to result; to come to (a certain result).

sparizione

The action of disappearing or vanishing.

sparlare

To make spiteful slanderous or defamatory statements about someone.

sparo

(countable) An instance of this chemical reaction, especially when intentionally created and maintained in a specific location to a useful end (such as a campfire or a hearth fire).

sparpagliare

(transitive) To distribute loosely as by sprinkling.

sparpagliarsi

(intransitive) To act in a disorderly and irregular way.

sparring

The act of one who spars.

sparso

Having widely spaced intervals.

Sparta

An ancient city-state in southern Greece, noted for its strict military training.

Spartaco

A Thracian name, notably borne by a gladiator who was one of the slave leaders in a major slave uprising against the Roman Republic.

spartano

Lacking in decoration and luxury.

spartiacque

(hydrology, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand) The topographical boundary dividing two adjacent catchment basins, such as a ridge or a crest.

sparticulo

(slang) A prank in which a person's underpants are pulled up sharply from behind in order to wedge the clothing uncomfortably between the person's buttocks.

spartire

(transitive) To share (something) by dividing it.

spartirsi

(transitive) To share (something) by dividing it.

spartito

A guide to playing or singing a particular tune; sheet music.

spartitraffico

A similar post preventing vehicle access to a pedestrian area, to delineate traffic lanes, or used for security purposes.

sparuto

Of inferior significance, size, or strength; ineffective, small, weak. [from 16th c.]

sparviere

A diurnal predatory bird of the family Accipitridae, smaller than an eagle.

sparviero

A bird of the species Accipiter nisus

spasimante

Someone who woos or courts.

spasimare

(intransitive) To perform a twitch; spasm.

spasimo

A brief, small (sometimes involuntary) movement out of place and then back again; a spasm.

spasmo

A sudden, often uncontrolled movement, especially of the human body.

spassarsela

(idiomatic) To party or celebrate in a rowdy, wild manner, especially in a public place.

spassionato

Not showing, and not affected by, emotion, bias, or prejudice.

spasso

(figuratively, informal) A good time; an enjoyable moment.

spassoso

Very funny; causing great merriment and laughter.

spatola

Platalea leucorodia, a wading bird of the ibis and spoonbill family Threskiornithidae.

spauracchio

(by extension) Any make-believe threat, especially one used to intimidate or distract; a real threat greatly exaggerated for those purposes.

spaurire

(transitive) To cause to feel fear; to scare; to cause to feel alarm or fright.

spaurito

Having the emotion of dismay.

spavalderia

A bold or arrogant strut.

spavaldo

Defying.

spaventapasseri

An effigy, typically made of straw and dressed in old clothes, fixed to a pole in a field to deter birds from eating crops or seeds planted there. [from 1530s]

spaventare

(informal, transitive) To scare or unnerve someone.

spaventarsi

To cause (someone) to feel panic; also, to frighten (someone) into acting hastily.

spaventato

Terrified; struck with amazement; showing signs of terror or horror.

spaventevole

Discouraging; inspiring fear.

spavento

A cause of terror or alarm; a panic; something that inspires fear or dread.

spaventosamente

In an appalling manner.

spaventoso

Causing mild fear.

spawnare

(ergative, video games) To appear, or cause (something or someone) to appear, spontaneously in a game world at a particular place and time.

spazio

A space to be filled in on a form or template.

spazio aereo

(politics, aviation) A specified portion of the atmosphere, especially that under the technical aviation control and/or jurisdiction of a particular state over which territory (and territorial waters) it lies.

spazio vuoto

An opening that implies a breach or defect.

spazionave

(astronautics) A manned vehicle that flies through space.

spazioso

Having plenty of space; roomy; capacious.

spazzare

(transitive, intransitive) To sweep with a broom.

spazzata

A single action of sweeping.

spazzatura

Useless or disposable material; waste material of any kind.

spazzino

(US, Canada) A worker who removes refuse.

spazzola

An implement consisting of multiple more or less flexible bristles or other filaments attached to a handle, used for any of various purposes including cleaning, painting, and arranging hair.

spazzolare

(transitive) To clean with a brush.

spazzolarsi

(transitive) To untangle or arrange with a brush.

spazzolino da denti

A brush, used with toothpaste, for cleaning the teeth.

spazzolone

An implement for washing floors or similar, made of a piece of cloth, or a collection of thrums, or coarse yarn, fastened to a handle.

speaker

One who makes announcements.

specchietto per le allodole

(figuratively) A clue, information, argument, etc. that is or is intended to be misleading, diverting attention from the real answer or issue.

specchio

A smooth surface, usually made of glass with reflective material painted on the underside, that reflects light so as to give an image of what is in front of it.

speciale

(media) A long, prominent article or item in the media, or the department that creates them; frequently used technically to distinguish content from news.

specialista

Someone who is an expert in, or devoted to, some specific branch of study or research.

specialistico

Characteristic of an expert.

specialità

That in which one specializes; a chosen expertise or talent; bailiwick.

specializzare

(rare, transitive) To specify: to mention specifically.

specializzato

(by extension) Expert.

specializzazione

The act or process of specializing.

specialmente

(focus) Particularly; to a greater extent than is normal.

specie

(focus) Particularly; to a greater extent than is normal.

specifica

An explicit set of requirements to be satisfied by a material, product, or service.

specificamente

For a specific purpose or reason.

specificare

(transitive) To mention, specify.

specificato

Thoroughly explained.

specificazione

An explicit set of requirements to be satisfied by a material, product, or service.

specificità

(computing) A beneficial capability of a piece of software.

specifico

Very specific, clear, or detailed. [from 1609]

specillo

(surgery) Any of various medical instruments used to explore wounds, organs, etc. [from 15th c.]