Also means
gender
Usage Note
Sesso covers both biological sex, di sesso maschile, and sexual activity. The plural sessi is rare and refers to the two sexes, as in entrambi i sessi.
Examples
"Il modulo chiede il sesso."
Natural Translation
The form asks for the sex.
Literal Translation
The form asks the sex.

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