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esotico

exotic

adjective eh-ZOH-tee-koh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Origin: From Greek exōtikos (foreign), via Latin exoticus.

Usage Note

Esotico describes anything perceived as foreign, unusual, or from a distant culture — frutta esotica (exotic fruit), un paese esotico (an exotic country). Unlike in English, it rarely carries erotic undertones; the register is neutral. The feminine form is esotica, plural esotici/esotiche.

Examples

"Adoro la frutta esotica come il mango."

Natural Translation

I love exotic fruit like mango.

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