scandalo
/ˈskan.da.lo/masculine
The Italian word for scandal is scandalo.
scandalo refers to an incident that brings disgrace. While the word disgrazia primarily means misfortune or calamity, it can also be used to refer to a scandalous event or an unfortunate situation.
Meaning: incident that brings disgrace (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Sicilian dialect, you can use scandalu or scandaulu to express the term scandalo.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural of scandalo is scandali.
How do you pronounce it?
scandalo is pronounced /ˈskan.da.lo/. The stress is on the 1st of 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- The Italian phrase fare scandalo means not just to cause a scandal, but often to make a loud and public scene in a place like a restaurant or shop.
- In older Italian literature, scandalo was frequently used in a religious context to describe the act of leading another person into sin.
- Despite the similarity to the English word, scandalo is rarely used to describe a 'scandalous' outfit in the way 'scandalous' is used in English fashion.
Examples in context
- C'è uno scandalo su di lui.There is a scandal about him.The first sentence uses scandalo to show a scandal involving someone.Tatoeba #2563833 by Guybrush88, translation #284971 by CH
- Era al centro di uno scandalo.He was at the center of a scandal.The second sentence uses scandalo to describe someone at the center of a scandal.Tatoeba #8394663 by Guybrush88, translation #8394644 by Amastan
- C'è uno scandalo riguardante Tom.There's a scandal about Tom.The third sentence uses scandalo to describe a scandal concerning a specific person.Tatoeba #10561218 by Guybrush88, translation #10561181 by CK
- Il politico è stato coinvolto in uno scandalo di corruzione.The politician has been involved in a corruption scandal.
- La notizia del loro divorzio ha creato un bel casino nella famiglia.The news of their divorce caused quite a scandal within the family.
- Hai sentito dello scandalletto tra i due attori della telenovela?Did you hear about the little scandal between the two soap opera actors?
- 32 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alessandro and Giulia are discussing a news report at a cafe.
- AlessandroHai letto lo scandalo politico di oggi?Did you read today's political scandal?
- GiuliaSì, è uno scandalo incredibile.Yes, it is an incredible scandal.
- AlessandroTutti parlano di questo scandalo.Everyone is talking about this scandal.
- GiuliaÈ una notizia terribile per la città.It is terrible news for the city.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “scandal” translations and entries scandalo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
