ColoquialPiemonteadjective
balengo
fool, dimwit, scatterbrained person
Equivalente formal
sciocco, stordito
Ejemplos en contexto
"Sei balengo? Hai messo il sale nel caffè!"
"Are you out of your mind? You put salt in the coffee!"
"Non essere balengo, concentrati su quello che fai."
"Don't be scatterbrained, focus on what you're doing."
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Nota cultural
A classic Piedmontese word that has spread to other northern regions. It describes someone who is confused, distracted, or just plain silly. Less aggressive than 'ciula' — more like calling someone a 'space cadet.' Common in Turin, Asti, and the Langhe area.
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