Meaning
latrine
- a communal toilet, especially in a camp, military base, or historical setting
- a very filthy toilet or place (derogatory)
In a sentence
Gli archeologi hanno scoperto un'antica latrina pubblica tra le rovine.
Archaeologists uncovered an ancient public latrine among the ruins.
I soldati dovettero scavare una latrina provvisoria vicino al campo.
The soldiers had to dig a temporary latrine near the camp.
Non puoi lasciare questo bagno in queste condizioni, sembra una latrina!
You can't leave this bathroom in this state, it looks like a latrine!
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| latrina | feminine · singular |
| latrine | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Literary or crude depending on context; in everyday Italian use 'bagno' or 'servizi'.