intruso
/inˈtru.zo/masculine
The Italian word for "intruder" is intruso.
intruso refers to someone who intrudes.
Meaning: someone who intrudes (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine form intruso is used for a male intruder or when referring to a group of intruders of mixed gender.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable. The IPA is /inˈtru.zo/.
Did you know?
- In geology, the term intruso describes magma that has been forced into existing rock layers without reaching the surface.
- In Italian, calling someone an intruso can sometimes be used metaphorically to describe someone who has joined a conversation or a social circle where they are not wanted.
- The word intruso is grammatically a past participle used as a noun, meaning it behaves like an adjective that has become a person.
Examples in context
- Scusate, ma ho notato un intruso nel nostro ufficio.Sorry, but I noticed an intruder in our office.
- L'intruso è scappato dalla finestra.The intruder escaped through the window.
- Hanno chiamato la polizia per un intruso.They called the police because of an intruder.
- Non lasciare che un intruso entri in casa.Don't let an intruder enter the house.
Example conversation
Giulia and Matteo are discussing a security alarm at their house.
- GiuliaMatteo, hai sentito quel rumore in giardino?Matteo, did you hear that noise in the garden?
- MatteoSì, temo che ci sia un intruso.Yes, I fear there is an intruder.
- GiuliaChiamo subito la polizia, Matteo.I'll call the police immediately, Matteo.
- MatteoSì, è la cosa più sicura da fare.Yes, it is the safest thing to do.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “intruder” translations and entries intruso, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
