pettegolezzo
gossip
Advanced Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/petteɡoˈlɛttso/
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Cultural Note
Pettegolezzo is a social reality in Italian life, especially in smaller towns and close-knit communities. 'La comare' (the gossip, literally godmother) is a stereotypical figure. Italian TV culture embraces pettegolezzi through celebrity magazines and talk shows.
📝 Example Sentences
Non mi piacciono i pettegolezzi.
I don't like gossip.
Il paese è pieno di pettegolezzi.
The town is full of gossip.
Basta con i pettegolezzi, parliamo di cose serie.
Enough with the gossip, let's talk about serious things.