scroto
/ˈskrɔ.to/masculine
The English word scrotum is scroto in Italian.
The term refers to the sac of skin that protects the testicles.
Meaning: sac of skin that protects the testicles (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables and the stress is on the first syllable: /ˈskrɔ.to/.
Did you know?
- Despite its Latin precision, using scroto in a joke might sound too 'textbook' and fail to land, as it lacks the gritty street-slang quality of Italian profanity.
- The Italian phrase avere le palle (literally 'to have the balls') is used identically to the English expression to describe courage or audacity.
- In Italian, the word scroto is almost exclusively used in medical or anatomical contexts. In everyday conversation, Italians are far more likely to use the slang term palle, which literally means 'balls'.
Examples in context
- Il medico ha esaminato lo scroto.The doctor examined the scrotum.
- C'è un'infiammazione sullo scroto.There is an inflammation on the scrotum.
- Lo scroto è parte dell'apparato riproduttore.The scrotum is part of the reproductive system.
Example conversation
A medical consultation at a clinic.
- ChiaraLorenzo, dove senti esattamente il dolore?Lorenzo, where exactly do you feel the pain?
- LorenzoSento un fastidio proprio sullo scroto.I feel a discomfort right on the scrotum.
- ChiaraC'è anche qualche gonfiore visibile?Is there also any visible swelling?
- LorenzoSì, sembra leggermente più gonfio.Yes, it seems slightly more swollen.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “scrotum” translations and entries scroto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
