B1 Expression ニュートラル

fare un dispetto

to play a trick

意味

To annoy someone intentionally.

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文化的背景

The 'dispetto' is a staple of Italian comedy (Commedia all'italiana), where characters often engage in elaborate petty rivalries. In some southern regions, a 'dispetto' can be seen as a small challenge to one's 'onore' (honor), leading to long-lasting family feuds. Teachers often use the phrase 'Non fatevi i dispetti' to encourage cooperation among children, reflecting a focus on social harmony. Classic authors like Boccaccio use 'dispetti' to drive the plot of their novellas, showing that this behavior is deeply rooted in the culture.

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Use with Pronouns

Always try to use it with 'mi, ti, gli' to sound more native. 'Mi ha fatto un dispetto' sounds better than 'Ha fatto un dispetto a me'.

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Intent Matters

Don't use this for accidents. If you didn't mean to do it, it's not a 'dispetto'.

意味

To annoy someone intentionally.

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Use with Pronouns

Always try to use it with 'mi, ti, gli' to sound more native. 'Mi ha fatto un dispetto' sounds better than 'Ha fatto un dispetto a me'.

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Intent Matters

Don't use this for accidents. If you didn't mean to do it, it's not a 'dispetto'.

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Childishness

Calling an adult's action a 'dispetto' often implies you think they are being immature.

自分をテスト

Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'fare' and the pronoun.

Mio fratello (to me) ___ sempre ___ dispetti quando eravamo piccoli.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: mi faceva

The sentence refers to a habitual action in the past (quando eravamo piccoli), so the Imperfetto 'faceva' is needed with the pronoun 'mi'.

Which situation is a 'dispetto'?

Quale di queste situazioni è un dispetto?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Nascondere le chiavi di un amico perché sei arrabbiato con lui.

A 'dispetto' must be intentional and meant to annoy.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Perché hai cancellato il mio programma preferito dalla TV? B: L'ho fatto ___!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: per dispetto

The context implies an intentional annoying action.

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Scherzo vs. Dispetto

Scherzo
Divertente Funny
Innocuo Harmless
Dispetto
Fastidioso Annoying
Intenzionale Intentional

練習問題バンク

3 問題
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'fare' and the pronoun. Fill Blank B1

Mio fratello (to me) ___ sempre ___ dispetti quando eravamo piccoli.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: mi faceva

The sentence refers to a habitual action in the past (quando eravamo piccoli), so the Imperfetto 'faceva' is needed with the pronoun 'mi'.

Which situation is a 'dispetto'? Choose A2

Quale di queste situazioni è un dispetto?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Nascondere le chiavi di un amico perché sei arrabbiato con lui.

A 'dispetto' must be intentional and meant to annoy.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: Perché hai cancellato il mio programma preferito dalla TV? B: L'ho fatto ___!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: per dispetto

The context implies an intentional annoying action.

🎉 スコア: /3

よくある質問

10 問

Yes, it implies a negative intention, though it can be used playfully between very close friends or siblings.

Only if the prank is meant to be annoying. If it's just for a laugh, use 'scherzo'.

The plural is 'fare dei dispetti' or 'fare i dispetti'.

Use the phrase 'per dispetto'. For example: 'Lo ha fatto per dispetto'.

It's neutral. You can use it with friends or in a professional setting to describe petty behavior.

A 'torto' is a more serious injustice or a moral wrong; a 'dispetto' is a petty annoyance.

Italians often say this when a pet does something 'bad' on purpose, like peeing on a rug after being left alone.

Not a single verb, but you can use 'dispettare' (archaic/rare) or the adjective 'dispettoso'.

Only if you are describing a conflict you resolved, but be careful as it sounds a bit informal/petty.

It means 'despite' or 'in spite of'. It's a different grammatical structure.

関連フレーズ

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fare uno scherzo

similar

To play a prank

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fare un torto

similar

To do a wrong

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per dispetto

builds on

Out of spite

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dispettoso

specialized form

Spiteful/Naughty

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fare una cattiveria

synonym

To do something mean

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