A1 — Beginnerverb
pulire
to clean
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
lavarespolveraresgrassarelucidare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
sporcareinsudiciareimbrattarecontaminare
Usage note
'Pulire' is the general term. 'Lavare' = to wash with water. 'Spolverare' = to dust. 'Lucidare' = to polish. Conjugated like 'finire': pulisco, pulisci, pulisce…
Example
"Devo pulire la cucina prima che arrivino gli ospiti."
"I need to clean the kitchen before the guests arrive."
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