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Italian word

zuavo

Zouave (historical soldier); also: knickerbockers/baggy trousers (fashion)

Looks like

suave

suave = charming and confident in a smooth, polished manner

⚠️ The trap

'Zuavo' sounds like 'suave' but refers to a type of historical soldier or baggy fashion trousers. 'Pantaloni alla zuava' = wide/baggy trousers. Nothing to do with charm or sophistication.

To say "suave = charming and confident in a smooth, polished manner" in Italian:

affascinante, elegante (for suave); zuavo (Zouave soldier or baggy trousers)

"zuavo" in English means:

Zouave (historical soldier); also: knickerbockers/baggy trousers (fashion)

Example

"Porta i pantaloni alla zuava per fare yoga."

"She wears harem/wide-leg pants for yoga."

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