Meaning
prostitute
- A person, especially a woman, who engages in sexual activity for payment.
In a sentence
L'associazione offre assistenza sanitaria gratuita alle prostitute della città.
The association offers free healthcare assistance to the city's prostitutes.
Il documentario racconta le storie di diverse prostitute e i loro problemi legali.
The documentary tells the stories of several prostitutes and their legal issues.
Non tutte le prostitute lavorano per strada; molte usano piattaforme online.
Not all prostitutes work on the street; many use online platforms.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| prostituta | feminine · singular |
| prostitute | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- This is the standard, neutral term; 'sex worker' is also widely used in modern media.