Also means
sparse; spread out
Usage Note
Sparso is the past participle of spargere (to scatter, to shed) used as an adjective — capelli sparsi (loose, scattered hair), case sparse (scattered houses), lacrime sparse (shed tears). It implies items or elements distributed without a clear pattern, often widely apart.
Examples
"Le case erano sparse per la campagna."
Natural Translation
The houses were scattered across the countryside.
Literal Translation
The houses were scattered through the countryside.
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