How to Say “I Farted” in Italian

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ho scoreggiato
The English phrase "I farted" is translated into Italian as ho scoreggiato.
ho scoreggiato is used to admit that one has released gas from the rectum.

Which one should you use?

Ho tirato un peto is a common and straightforward expression used in informal situations, whereas Ho emesso flatulenze or ho emesso gas intestinale are formal or clinical ways to describe the same act.

Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?

For a more informal and direct tone, you can use Ho tirato un peto. If you need to be polite or clinical, use Ho emesso flatulenze or the highly formal ho emesso gas intestinale.

Did you know?

  • The word scoreggia is sometimes used figuratively in Italian to describe a person or a thing that is completely useless or insignificant.
  • In some Italian dialects, there are dozens of different words for a fart depending on whether it is silent, loud or smelly.
  • The phrase tirare un peto uses the verb tirare, which means 'to pull' or 'to shoot', treating the gas like a projectile.

Examples in context

  • Ho scoreggiato.
    I farted.
    This example shows how to use the phrase ho scoreggiato.
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  • Scusa, ho scoreggiato.
    Sorry, I farted.
  • Sento un odore brutto, ho scoreggiato?
    I smell something bad, did I fart?

Example conversation

Martina and Lorenzo are sitting on a quiet sofa.

  1. Martina

    Oddio, scusa Lorenzo, ho scoreggiato.
    Oh god, sorry Lorenzo, I farted.
  2. Lorenzo

    Non preoccuparti, Martina.
    Don't worry, Martina.
  3. Martina

    Che imbarazzo!
    How embarrassing!
  4. Lorenzo

    Succede a tutti.
    It happens to everyone.

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