obtorto collo

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Italian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Unadapted borrowing from Latin obtortō collō (literally “with a turned neck”).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /obˈtɔr.to ˈkɔl.lo/
  • Hyphenation: ob‧tòr‧to‧còl‧lo

Adverb[edit]

obtorto collo

  1. unwillingly, grudgingly
    Synonyms: a malincuore, controvoglia, malvolentieri
    Antonyms: di buon grado, volentieri

Further reading[edit]

  • obtorto collo in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana
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