inferno

hell

The word 'inferno' is used in Italian to describe a place of suffering and torment, similar to the English word 'hell'. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a very difficult or unpleasant situation.

noun religion

Example sentences using: inferno

Non vorrei mai finire all'inferno.

I would never want to end up in hell.

The phrase is expressing a personal sentiment or fear of ending up in the disagreeable or unpleasant circumstance symbolised as 'hell' or 'inferno'.

Questa stanza è un inferno, apri la finestra.

This room is a hell, open the window.

In this sentence, the term 'inferno' is used metaphorically to imply extremely uncomfortable conditions, specifically to describe a room that's too hot or stuffy.

Laura dice che i lunedì al lavoro sono l'inferno.

Laura says that Mondays at work are hell.

Here 'inferno' is used idiomatically to convey a strong negative sentiment towards a particular aspect of life, in this case, Mondays at work.