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Italian

schizzo

/ˈskit.tso/noun · masculineC1
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 12,341

Meaning

splash; sketch

  • a quick drawing or rough preliminary outline
  • a drop or small spray of liquid thrown out violently

In a sentence

L'architetto ha mostrato un rapido schizzo del nuovo edificio.

The architect showed a quick sketch of the new building.

Fai attenzione agli schizzi di fango quando passi vicino alle pozzanghere.

Watch out for splashes of mud when you walk near puddles.

Non c'era nemmeno uno schizzo d'acqua sul pavimento della cucina.

There wasn't even a splash of water on the kitchen floor.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
schizzomasculine · singular
schizzimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Has two distinct frequent meanings: an art sketch and a liquid splash.

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