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sporcizia

/sporˈtʃi.tsja/noun · feminineB2
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Meaning

dirt, filth

  • the state or accumulation of being dirty; dirt, filth, grime

In a sentence

C'era troppa sporcizia sul pavimento della cucina.

There was too much dirt on the kitchen floor.

Questo prodotto elimina la sporcizia più ostinata senza fatica.

This product removes the most stubborn grime effortlessly.

Come fate a vivere in mezzo a tutta questa sporcizia?

How can you live in the middle of all this filth?

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
sporciziafeminine · singular
sporciziefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Generally uncountable in everyday Italian; use 'sporco' as an informal mass noun alternative.

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