Very Informalverb
spaccare
to rock, to kill it, to be awesome
Literal Translation
"to break, to split"
Formal Equivalent
essere eccezionale, avere grande successo
Examples in Context
"La band ieri sera spaccava!"
"The band last night was killing it!"
"Spacchi in cucina, questo risotto è perfetto."
"You rock in the kitchen, this risotto is perfect."
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Cultural Note
Youth slang that has become mainstream. Similar to English 'to rock' or 'to kill it'. Often heard about musicians, athletes, or anyone performing well. 'Spacca!' on its own means 'Awesome!'
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