English Explanatory Dictionary

salto mortale

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A dangerous and daring jump with possibly lethal outcome.
  2. A risky, dangerous or crucial step or undertaking.

Word forms

salto mortale salti mortali

Etymology

From Italian salto (“leap”) + mortale (“deadly”).

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