pervertito
/per.verˈti.to/masculine
The English word "pervert" is translated into Italian as pervertito.
The term refers to a sexually perverted person. In Italian, you may also encounter the word Maniaco, which literally translates to "maniac" but is commonly used to refer to a pervert. Another derogatory term used in a similar sense is Maiale, which means "pig".
Meaning: sexually perverted person (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun changes depending on the gender and number of the people you are describing. While pervertito is the masculine singular form, the feminine form is pervertita. For groups, use the masculine plural pervertiti or the feminine plural pervertite.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has four syllables, with the stress on the third syllable: /per.verˈti.to/.
Did you know?
- The root of pervertito comes from the Latin pervertere, meaning 'to overturn' or 'to turn the wrong way'.
- The word maiale is so versatile that it can describe someone who is sexually 'dirty' or simply someone with poor table manners.
- The noun pervertito can also be used figuratively in literature to describe someone who has 'perverted' the truth or the facts.
Examples in context
- Tom è un pervertito.Tom is a pervert.This sentence is useful for describing someone as a pervertito.Tatoeba #1484780 by Guybrush88, translation #1484762 by Spamster
- Il mio insegnante era un pervertito.My teacher was a pervert.Tatoeba #8865033 by Guybrush88, translation #7070781 by OsoHombre
- È un pervertito.You're a pervert.Tatoeba #10269409 by Guybrush88, translation #10239538 by ddnktr
- Non avvicinarti a Giovanni, è un maiale.Don't get close to Giovanni, he's a pervert.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Martina and Francesco are discussing a strange man they saw at the park.
- MartinaQuel tipo al parco era un pervertito.That guy at the park was a pervert.
- FrancescoSì, l'ho visto guardare le persone in modo strano.Yes, I saw him looking at people in a strange way.
- MartinaÈ stato davvero sgradevole.He was really unpleasant.
- FrancescoSperiamo di non incontrarlo più.Let's hope we don't run into him again.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pervert” translations and entries pervertito, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
