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scoperto

overdraft

noun skoh-PER-toh Rare

Also means

uncovered position

Usage Note

Scoperto as a noun refers to a bank overdraft or an uncovered financial position — essere allo scoperto ('to be overdrawn' or 'in the open'). As an adjective it means 'uncovered' or 'exposed'. The banking phrase conto scoperto (overdrawn account) is very common. Do not confuse with scoperta (f.), meaning a discovery.

Examples

"Il mio conto è andato in scoperto questa settimana."

Natural Translation

My account went into overdraft this week.

Literal Translation

The my account is gone in overdraft this week.

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