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pulito

clean

adjective poo-LEE-toh Less Common

Also means

honest

Usage Note

Pulito means literally clean (free of dirt) and figuratively honest or above-board — un affare pulito (a clean deal), avere la coscienza pulita (to have a clear conscience). The double meaning makes it a common word in both domestic and ethical discourse. Its antonym is sporco (dirty).

Examples

"La cucina deve essere sempre pulita."

Natural Translation

The kitchen must always be clean.

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