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scasso

break-in

noun SKAHS-soh Rare
People & Society Crime

Also means

burglary

Usage Note

Scasso derives from scassare (to break open) and refers to a forced entry, particularly furto con scasso ('burglary', lit. 'theft with break-in'). This compound is a standard legal and police term. As slang, scasso can also mean something broken or worn-out: questa macchina è uno scasso ('this car is a wreck').

Examples

"La polizia indaga su un furto con scasso."

Natural Translation

The police are investigating a burglary.

Literal Translation

The police investigate on a theft with break-in.

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