stronzo
jerk, asshole (vulgar)
Advanced Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈstrontso/
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Cultural Note
'Stronzo/a' is one of Italian's most common vulgar insults, used widely in casual speech despite its crude literal meaning. Among friends, it can be used with dark humor or mock outrage. In anger, it's a strong insult. Italian profanity is colorful and frequently used — even in situations that might seem surprising to non-Italians, like family dinners or workplace conversations.
📝 Example Sentences
Il suo ex è uno stronzo totale.
Her ex is a total jerk.
Non fare lo stronzo, comportati bene.
Don't be an asshole, behave yourself.
Che stronza, mi ha mentito per settimane.
What a jerk, she lied to me for weeks.