emo
The Italian word for the music genre/style 'emo' is emo.
The term is used as an adjective to describe music. In informal conversations, Italians often use the English term emo directly.
Meaning: music (adj)
Did you know?
- The Italian word for 'emotion' is emozione, but you cannot use emotivo as a synonym for the emo music style, as it would simply mean 'emotional' in a general sense.
- Because it is treated as an invariable adjective, you do not need to change emo to match the gender or number of the noun it describes.
- In Italian slang, calling someone emo can sometimes be used as a gentle jab at someone who is being overly dramatic or sensitive, even if they have no connection to the music.
Examples in context
- Vorrei che la mia erba fosse emo, così si taglierebbe da sola.I wish my grass were emo, then it would cut itself.This sentence shows how emo can be used in a metaphorical or humorous way regarding the character of an object.Tatoeba #4841549 by Guybrush88, translation #421338 by Spamster
- Giulia è molto emotiva e si veste nel suo stile emo preferito.Giulia is very emotional and dresses in her favorite emo style.
- Alessandro fa parte della scena emo.Alessandro is part of the emo scene.
- Stiamo analizzando il concetto di sottocultura emo nella società contemporanea.We are analyzing the concept of emo subculture in contemporary society.
- Ascolto solo musica emo la sera.I only listen to emo music in the evening.
- Quella band emo è molto famosa.That emo band is very famous.
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Example conversation
Two friends are discussing music at a cafe.
- LorenzoTi piace la musica emo?Do you like emo music?
- SofiaSì, adoro lo stile emo.Yes, I love the emo style.
- LorenzoAnch'io, è molto intensa.Me too, it's very intense.
- SofiaLorenzo, vuoi ascoltare un brano?Lorenzo, do you want to listen to a track?
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
