sporco
dirty
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ˈspɔrko/
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Cultural Note
Calling something 'sporco' in Italy is a serious statement. Italian standards of cleanliness, especially for homes and personal appearance, are notably high. 'Sporco' can also be used figuratively to mean morally dirty or underhanded, as in 'un affare sporco' (a dirty deal).
📝 Example Sentences
Il pavimento è sporco, bisogna lavarlo.
The floor is dirty, it needs to be washed.
Metti i vestiti sporchi nel cesto.
Put the dirty clothes in the basket.
Le finestre sono sporche, non si vede nulla.
The windows are dirty, you can't see anything.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine_plural | sporche |
| masculine_plural | sporchi |
| feminine_singular | sporca |
| masculine_singular | sporco |