orrore
horror
The word 'orrore' in Italian translates to 'horror' in English. It is used to express a strong feeling of fear, shock, or disgust. For example, one might say 'L'incidente ha causato orrore nella comunità' (The incident caused horror in the community). It can also refer to the genre of movies, books, or games that are intended to scare or startle their audience.
Example sentences using: orrore
Questo libro è un orrore
This book is a horror
The sentence is expressing that somebody found the book disappointing or mentally distressing, possibly because it is poorly written or has disturbing content. The use of 'orrore' in this context is figurative, not necessarily implying that the book is of the horror genre.
Sentiva un senso di orrore
He/She was feeling a sense of horror
In this sentence, the speaker is describing a strong feeling of fear or disgust. The noun 'orrore' is used here to signify extreme disgust or fear which might be experienced due to a particularly distressing event or situation.
Era l'orrore della notte
It was the horror of the night
This phrase uses 'orrore' to describe something terrifying or disturbing occurring in the night. The word 'notte' (night) associated with 'orrore' (horror) creates a spooky and frightening atmosphere, often used in storytelling.