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sfogo

outburst

noun SFOH-goh Rare
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Also means

outlet

Usage Note

Sfogo derives from sfogare (to vent) and denotes an emotional outburst or a physical outlet. It also describes a skin rash (sfogo cutaneo), making it a false-friend risk in medical contexts. The plural sfoghi is regular.

Examples

"Ha avuto uno sfogo di rabbia improvviso."

Natural Translation

He had a sudden outburst of anger.

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