Also means
mutual
Usage Note
Mutuo as a noun means a mortgage or bank loan: accendere un mutuo means 'to take out a mortgage'. As an adjective it means 'mutual' (aiuto mutuo = mutual aid). The two uses can overlap in context, so learners should check whether the word is being used as a noun or adjective. Il mutuo is masculine.
Examples
"Hanno acceso un mutuo per comprare casa."
Natural Translation
They took out a mortgage to buy a house.

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