A1 — Beginneradjective
pulito
clean
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
igienicolindoimmacolatoterso
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
sporcosudiciolordocontaminato
Usage note
'Lindo' = neat and clean together. 'Immacolato' = spotless/immaculate. 'Terso' is literary and means crystal clear. 'Sudicio' = filthy, stronger than 'sporco'.
Example
"Tieni sempre le mani pulite prima di mangiare."
"Always keep your hands clean before eating."
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