Translation of Italian word "arido" to English
arido
/ˈa.ri.do/
How to use
The Italian adjective 'arido' expresses 'arid, dry' (Arid, dry, barren). It agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (e.g. taking endings -o/-a/-i/-e or -e/-i). A typical usage pattern is 'Ha un animo arido insensibile ai dolori altrui.' (He has a dry soul insensitive to others' pain.).
🇬🇧 English
arid, dry
Example
Il terreno arido del deserto non permette coltivazioni.
The arid desert terrain doesn't allow crops.
Ha un animo arido insensibile ai dolori altrui.
He has a dry soul insensitive to others' pain.
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Common phrases
- deserto arido— arid desert
- Ha un animo arido insensibile ai dolori altrui.— He has a dry soul insensitive to others' pain.
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The Italian word "arido" means "arid, dry" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Il terreno arido del deserto non permette coltivazioni." (which translates as "The arid desert terrain doesn't allow crops.").
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