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imballaggio

packaging, packing

noun eem-bal-LAHD-joh Rare

Origin: French emballage

Usage Note

Imballaggio refers to the wrapping or container used to pack goods for sale or transport — imballaggio ecologico (eco-friendly packaging), materiale da imballaggio (packing material). The act of packing is imballare (verb). Borrowed from French emballage.

Examples

"L'imballaggio del prodotto era danneggiato."

Natural Translation

The product's packaging was damaged.

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