spericolato
reckless
adjective speh-ree-koh-LAH-toh Rare
Origin: From s- (intensive) + pericolo (danger) + -ato (past-participial suffix).
Also means
daredevil
Usage Note
Spericolato describes a person or action showing bold disregard for danger. It can be admiring ('daring') or critical ('reckless') depending on context. As a noun, uno spericolato means a daredevil or thrill-seeker.
Examples
"È un pilota spericolato ma abilissimo."
Natural Translation
He is a reckless but extremely skilled pilot.
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