erotico

erotic, sensual

adjective eh-ROH-tee-koh Rare

Origin: From Greek 'erōtikós', from 'erōs' (love, desire).

Usage Note

Erotico describes content, imagery, or an atmosphere of sexual desire. It is a register-neutral adjective in Italian literary and journalistic contexts, less taboo than in some other languages. Feminine: erotica; plural: erotici/erotiche. The noun l'erotismo means eroticism.

Examples

"Il film ha alcune scene erotiche."

Natural Translation

The film has some erotic scenes.

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