spoglio

scrutiny, tally (of votes)

noun adjective SPOH-lyoh Rare

Also means

stripped, bare (adjective)

Usage Note

Spoglio as a noun most commonly appears in the phrase lo spoglio delle schede — the counting or scrutiny of ballots after an election. As an adjective it means bare or stripped of decoration. The two uses are distinct enough that context is always clear.

Examples

"Lo spoglio dei voti è iniziato a mezzanotte."

Natural Translation

The vote tally began at midnight.

Literal Translation

The tally of-the votes has begun at midnight.

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