B1 — Intermediateadjective
zoppo
lame, limping
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
claudicanteche zoppicamonco (fig.)
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
agiledisinvoltosciolto nei movimenti
Usage note
'Zoppo' as an adjective describes someone who limps (permanently or temporarily). 'Claudicante' is the more formal/literary term. The verb is 'zoppicare' (to limp). Avoid using this term carelessly as it can be offensive.
Example
"È zoppo dalla nascita ma non ha mai lasciato che questo lo fermasse."
"He has been lame since birth but has never let it stop him."
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