suicidio

suicide

noun swee-CHEE-dyoh Rare

Origin: Modern Latin suicidium (self-killing, 17th c.)

Usage Note

Suicidio is the standard clinical and everyday term for suicide. The adjective suicida (suicidal) is also used as a noun (un suicida) for a person who has died by suicide. The phrase tentato suicidio means attempted suicide. Italian media guidelines recommend avoiding sensationalist reporting (cronaca nera) on the topic.

Examples

"Il film tratta il tema del suicidio con delicatezza."

Natural Translation

The film deals with the subject of suicide with sensitivity.

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