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scotch

/skɔttʃ/noun · masculineB1
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Meaning

sticky tape; Scotch

  • clear adhesive tape; sticky tape
  • Scotch whisky

In a sentence

Hai un pezzetto di scotch per chiudere questo pacco?

Do you have a bit of tape to seal this parcel?

Non usare lo scotch sulla parete perché rovina la vernice.

Don't use sticky tape on the wall because it ruins the paint.

Vuoi bere uno scotch o preferisci un bicchiere d'acqua?

Do you want to drink a Scotch or do you prefer a glass of water?

Word forms (3)
WordWord forms
scotchmasculine · singular
scotchmasculine · plural
scotchmasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Loanword from English, invariable in the plural (gli scotch).
  • Capitalized when referring explicitly to the whisky brand or Scottish origin.

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