incavolata

English translation: angry / upset

15:20 Dec 5, 2003

Italian to English translations [Non-PRO]

Italian term or phrase: incavolata

can anyone give me the exact translation?
The word relates to a woman who has been betrayed by her husband.

tania74 KudoZ activity Questions: 15 (none open) Answers: 0
Local time: 08:26

English translation:angry / upset

Explanation:
forse un termine più colloquiale

Selected response from:

Cristina Giannetti
Local time: 08:26

Grading comment

Thanks! I guess it was obvious enough, but i needed confirmation!
2 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer

Summary of answers provided

5 +4

angry / upset

Cristina Giannetti

4 +1

furious/incensed/livid/extremely bitter

manducci

Answers

1 min confidence:

peer agreement (net): +4

angry / upset

Explanation:
forse un termine più colloquiale

Cristina Giannetti
Local time: 08:26
Native speaker of:

Italian
PRO pts in pair: 369

Grading comment

Thanks! I guess it was obvious enough, but i needed confirmation!

19 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +1

furious/incensed/livid/extremely bitter

Explanation:
As the woman has been betrayed by her husband (and hell hath no fury.. etc, etc) I'd go for something a bit stronger than angry.

manducci
Local time: 08:26
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in pair: 610

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