skandalo
Skandalo is a term used in various languages to denote a public controversy or scandal. It is related to forms such as scandalo in Italian and escándalo in Spanish, and in some contexts appears as a direct loanword with the spelling skandalo. The exact usage and pronunciation vary by language and region.
Etymology and cognates: The word traces to the Latin scandālū or scandālum, meaning an offense or stumbling
Usage and nuance: In journalism, media, and everyday speech, skandalo is used to label or discuss controversies