Meaning
rag, cloth
- a piece of old cloth used for cleaning or wiping
- a torn, worn-out scrap of fabric
In a sentence
Pulisci il tavolo con uno straccio umido, per favore.
Clean the table with a damp cloth, please.
Ho la febbre e oggi mi sento proprio uno straccio.
I have a fever and today I feel completely washed out.
Prendi lo straccio e asciuga l'acqua sul pavimento.
Get the cloth and dry up the water on the floor.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| straccio | masculine · singular |
| stracci | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Plural is 'stracci'.
- Figuratively, 'sentirsi uno straccio' means 'to feel like a rag / washed out'.