Il guasto
Example: Il guasto alla macchina ha causato un ritardo significativo.
Definition
"Il guasto" refers to a malfunction or breakdown, especially in machinery or electrical systems. It denotes a failure that causes equipment to stop working properly, such as in the phrase 'Il guasto alla macchina ha causato un ritardo significativo,' meaning the machine's malfunction caused a significant delay.
Etymology
The term "il guasto" comes from the Italian verb 'guastare,' meaning to spoil or damage. Originally, it referred to damage or ruin but evolved to specifically indicate mechanical or technical failures. Did you know? The root traces back to Late Latin 'vastare,' meaning to lay waste or destroy, highlighting how serious such failures were perceived.
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