volgarità
vulgarity
noun vohl-gah-ree-TAH Rare
Origin: Latin vulgaris, from vulgus (common people)
Also means
coarseness
Usage Note
Volgarità is an invariable noun (the accent on the final à signals it does not change in the plural: le volgarità). It can refer to a vulgar act or remark as well as the abstract quality of being vulgar. Dire volgarità means 'to say vulgar things'. Do not confuse with volgarizzazione (popularisation of knowledge).
Examples
"Le sue volgarità hanno offeso tutti."
Natural Translation
His vulgar remarks offended everyone.
Literal Translation
The his vulgarities have offended all.
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