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Italian

pornografia

/por.no.ɡraˈfi.a/noun · feminineC1
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 19,100

Meaning

pornography

  • Printed, visual, or digital material depicting explicit sexual acts.

In a sentence

La legge punisce severamente la diffusione illegale di pornografia in rete.

The law severely punishes the illegal distribution of pornography online.

Gli esperti discutono degli effetti della pornografia sulla salute mentale dei giovani.

Experts discuss the effects of pornography on young people's mental health.

Molti genitori usano filtri digitali per bloccare l'accesso alla pornografia.

Many parents use digital filters to block access to pornography.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
pornografiafeminine · singular
pornografiefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Often abbreviated informally to 'porno' (which is invariable).
  • The stress falls on the 'i' (/fi.a/).

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