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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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