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sesso

sex

noun SEHS-soh Less Common

Origin: from Latin sexus

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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