bugiardo
liar, dishonest
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/buˈdʒardo/
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Cultural Note
Calling someone 'bugiardo/a' in Italian is a serious accusation. In a culture built on personal relationships and trust, being exposed as a liar damages one's reputation deeply. The children's story of Pinocchio — the puppet whose nose grows when he lies — is Italy's most famous literary creation, reflecting how deeply dishonesty is woven into Italian moral storytelling.
📝 Example Sentences
Non ti credo, sei un bugiardo!
I don't believe you, you're a liar!
Ha gli occhi bugiardi.
He has lying eyes.
Non essere bugiarda, dimmi la verità.
Don't be dishonest, tell me the truth.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine_plural | bugiarde |
| masculine_plural | bugiardi |
| feminine_singular | bugiarda |
| masculine_singular | bugiardo |