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immondizia

rubbish, garbage

noun eem-mon-DEET-tsyah Rare

Origin: From Latin immunditia, uncleanliness.

Usage Note

Immondizia is the standard term for household rubbish in central and southern Italy; spazzatura and rifiuti are also common. The plural le immondizie refers to specific pieces of rubbish. The adjective immondo (filthy) shares the same root.

Examples

"Porta fuori l'immondizia stasera."

Natural Translation

Take out the rubbish tonight.

Literal Translation

Bring outside the-rubbish tonight.

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