Translation of Italian word "illegale" to English
illegale
/il.leˈga.le/
How to use
The Italian adjective 'illegale' expresses 'illegal' (Illegal, unlawful). 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 'Attività illegali vengono punite severamente dal codice penale.' (Illegal activities are severely punished by penal code.).
🇬🇧 English
illegal
Example
Il commercio di merci contraffatte è del tutto illegale.
Trade in counterfeit goods is entirely illegal.
Attività illegali vengono punite severamente dal codice penale.
Illegal activities are severely punished by penal code.
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Common phrases
- attività illegale— illegal activity
- Attività illegali vengono punite severamente dal codice penale.— Illegal activities are severely punished by penal code.
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What does the Italian word "illegale" mean?▼
The Italian word "illegale" means "illegal" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Il commercio di merci contraffatte è del tutto illegale." (which translates as "Trade in counterfeit goods is entirely illegal.").
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