fottuto
What does “fottuto” mean in English?
It means screwed or ruined, but can also be used emphatically like 'fucking.'
Literally “fucked”
It's similar to using 'fucking' in English, often as an intensifier or to describe something in a negative light. It can be used in various contexts, typically informal, and has gender and number variations in Italian.
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Related Italian words
fottere
4/5 · StrongIt means to fuck, but it can also imply cheating or ruining something. The literal translation is 'to have sex,' but the usage is much broader and more aggressive.
fottiti
4/5 · StrongThis means 'fuck yourself' and is used as a strong dismissal. It's a direct way to tell someone to go away or express anger.
del cazzo
4/5 · StrongIt’s a dismissive way to describe something as lousy or fucking awful. Literally, it translates to 'of the penis.'
cazzo
4/5 · StrongIt’s a strong exclamation or intensifier, similar to how we use 'fuck' in English. Literally, it means 'penis.'
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