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Italian

spogliarello

/spoʎ.ʎaˈrɛl.lo/noun · masculineB2
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Meaning

striptease

  • an entertainment act in which a performer undresses progressively to music

In a sentence

Per la festa di addio al celibato hanno organizzato uno spogliarello.

For the bachelor party they organized a striptease.

Il ballerino ha concluso lo spettacolo con uno spogliarello provocatorio.

The dancer finished the show with a provocative striptease.

Non tutti hanno gradito quello spogliarello a sorpresa.

Not everyone appreciated that surprise striptease.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
spogliarellomasculine · singular
spogliarellimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Italian equivalent of 'striptease' (which is also borrowed as a loanword).
  • Formed from the verb 'spogliare' (to undress) with the diminutive suffix -ello.

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