How do you say "rotten" in Italian?

marcio

Adjective Noun

In Italian, "rotten" is marcio.

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Pronunciation

Marcio is MAR-choh, stress on the first syllable, with 'ci' softening into a CH sound before the O.

Grammar notes

marcio is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

La mela era andata a rovinare.

The apple had gone rotten.

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How to remember marcio

Marcio sounds like something marching toward decay - a rotten apple past its best.

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Questions about marcio

How do you pronounce marcio?

Marcio is MAR-choh, stress on the first syllable, with 'ci' softening into a CH sound before the O.

Is marcio formal or casual?

marcio is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is marcio used in Italian?

marcio is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: La mela era andata a rovinare. (The apple had gone rotten.).

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