How to Say ‘You're an asshole’ in Italian
Sei uno stronzo
say OO-noh STRON-tsoh
[say OO-noh STRON-tsoh]
💬 Usage Tip: Italian uses [uno], not [un], before certain sounds like [s] + consonant: [uno stronzo], [uno studente], [uno sbaglio]. Compare [un idiota].
🇮🇹 In Italy: Because [stronzo] is quite strong, this sounds much harsher than [sei un idiota]. It is openly insulting, not playful by default.
Phrase Breakdown
Sei
[say]
you are
Second person singular of 'essere'; here it introduces a direct insult.
Dopo quello che hai detto, sei uno stronzo.
After what you said, you’re an asshole.
uno
[OO-noh]
an
Masculine singular article used before certain consonant sounds, here before 'stronzo'.
Dopo quello che hai detto, sei uno stronzo.
After what you said, you’re an asshole.
stronzo
[STRON-tsoh]
asshole / jerk
A strong insulting noun for a rude or nasty person.
Dopo quello che hai detto, sei uno stronzo.
After what you said, you’re an asshole.
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