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mocio

/ˈmɔ.tʃo/noun · masculineB1
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Meaning

mop

  • tool with absorbent strips for washing floors

In a sentence

Il mocio è dietro la porta.

The mop is behind the door.

Hai passato il mocio in cucina?

Did you mop the kitchen?

Non trovo il mocio nuovo.

I can't find the new mop.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
mociomasculine · singular
mocimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Common in everyday Italian for floor mop.
  • Often used with passare: passare il mocio.
  • Do not confuse with scopa, which is a broom.

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