scalzo

barefoot

adjective SKAHL-tsoh Rare

Origin: From Latin 'excalceatus' (having removed one's shoes).

Usage Note

Scalzo agrees in gender and number: scalzo (m sg), scalza (f sg), scalzi (m pl), scalze (f pl). It is used as a predicate (era scalzo — he was barefoot) or attributively (i piedi scalzi — bare feet). The phrase andare scalzo (to go barefoot) is very common. Do not confuse with calzo (a wedge or heel-piece), which is unrelated in everyday use.

Examples

"Camminava scalzo sulla spiaggia."

Natural Translation

He was walking barefoot on the beach.

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