Translation of Italian word "colpevole" to English
colpevole
/kolˈpe.vo.le/
How to use
In Italian law, 'colpevole' is used to describe someone found guilty of a crime.
🇬🇧 English
guilty
Example
L'imputato si ritiene colpevole e chiede scusa a tutti.
The defendant considers himself guilty and apologizes to all.
Ha uno sguardo colpevole dopo aver rotto il vaso antico.
He/she has a guilty look after breaking ancient vase.
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Common phrases
- colpevole di omicidio— guilty of murder
Frequency rank: #887 in Italian
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What does the Italian word "colpevole" mean?▼
The Italian word "colpevole" means "guilty" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Che ha commesso un reato o una colpa." (which translates as "The defendant considers himself guilty and apologizes to all.").
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