Meaning
protruding, sticking out
- Sticking out or extending beyond a surface or boundary; protruding, projecting.
In a sentence
Attento a quella trave sporgente: potresti battere la testa.
Watch out for that protruding beam: you could hit your head.
Il veicolo trasportava materiali sporgenti senza l'apposita segnaletica.
The vehicle was carrying protruding materials without the proper signage.
Ha zigomi molto sporgenti che le donano uno sguardo intenso.
She has very prominent cheekbones that give her an intense gaze.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sporgente | masculine · singular |
| sporgente | feminine · singular |
| sporgenti | masculine · plural |
| sporgenti | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- It is the present participle of 'sporgere' used as an adjective, ending in -e for both genders.