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shampoo

/ˈʃampu/noun · masculineA2
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 19,231

Meaning

shampoo

  • a liquid preparation used for washing the hair
  • an instance of washing the hair with shampoo

In a sentence

Ho comprato uno shampoo delicato per tutti i giorni.

I bought a gentle shampoo for everyday use.

Non c'è più shampoo nella doccia?

Isn't there any shampoo left in the shower?

Mi faccio lo shampoo prima di uscire.

I'm washing my hair before going out.

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

Usage notes

  • Takes the definite article 'lo' (plural 'gli') and is invariable in the plural.
  • The phrase 'farsi lo shampoo' is the standard way to say 'wash one's hair'.
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