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asino

donkey

noun AH-zee-noh Rare

Origin: From Latin asinus.

Also means

fool

Usage Note

Asino is standard Italian for a donkey, but calling someone un asino is a common insult meaning they are stupid or ignorant. The feminine form is asina. In school contexts, fare l'asino means to play the dunce or act foolishly.

Examples

"L'asino trasportava i sacchi pesanti."

Natural Translation

The donkey was carrying the heavy sacks.

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