Italian Word of the Day: Scherzo

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Scherzo

Meaning: Joke or prank

Part of Speech: noun

Translation: Today is April 1st, the day of jokes/pranks.

Context: Oggi è il primo d'aprile, il giorno degli scherzi.

Cultural nugget: In Italy, April Fool's Day is known as 'Pesce d'Aprile' (April Fish), and the tradition involves attaching paper fish to people's backs without them noticing, symbolizing someone who is easily caught or gullible.

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