immondizia
rubbish, garbage
noun eem-mon-DEET-tsyah Rare
Origin: From Latin immunditia, uncleanliness.
Usage Note
Immondizia is the standard term for household rubbish in central and southern Italy; spazzatura and rifiuti are also common. The plural le immondizie refers to specific pieces of rubbish. The adjective immondo (filthy) shares the same root.
Examples
"Porta fuori l'immondizia stasera."
Natural Translation
Take out the rubbish tonight.
Literal Translation
Bring outside the-rubbish tonight.
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