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sessuale

sexual

adjective sehs-soo-AH-leh Less Common

Usage Note

Sessuale is invariable for gender — un comportamento sessuale / una molestia sessuale — changing only for number (sessuali). It is the standard neutral adjective in medical, legal, and social-science contexts. The adverb form is sessualmente. Learners should not confuse it with the false friend English 'sensual', which is sensuale in Italian.

Examples

"L'educazione sessuale è importante a scuola."

Natural Translation

Sex education is important at school.

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