Scappo

Scappo is primarily an Italian verb form. It is the first-person singular present indicative of the verb scappare, meaning to escape, to run away, or to slip away. Used in a sentence, it conveys a first-person action: “Io scappo subito” (I am escaping right away). The verb also appears in phrases such as “scappare di casa” (to run away from home) and “scappare via” (to slip away).

As a noun, scappo is not standard in formal Italian. The more common noun forms for an escape or getaway are scappata and fuga. In ordinary speech, some speakers may use “scappo” in a dialectal or highly informal sense to mean a quick exit or a spontaneous departure, but this usage is regional and not typical in formal writing.

Etymology: scappo derives from the verb scappare, which carries the core sense of escaping or fleeing. The form is the first-person present tense and is a routine part of everyday Italian dialogue and writing.

Usage notes: For referring to a deliberate or notable escape in literature or journalism, preferred terms are scappata or fuga. The present tense form scappo is most naturally used in personal statements or colloquial dialogue.

See also: scappare, scappata, fuga.