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"Clean" in Italian: pulito/a
pulito/a
Clean in Italian is pulito (poo-LEE-toh) masculine and pulita feminine. This is the adjective; the verb to clean is pulire.
After chores
Il bagno è finalmente pulito.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce pulito/a
Say it
poo-LEE-toh
/puˈli.to/
Pulito stresses LEE: poo-LEE-toh. Soft t. Pulita is poo-LEE-tah.
"Clean" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| pulito / pulita | clean Rooms, clothes, hands. | Rooms, clothes, hands. |
| tutto pulito | everything clean After chores. | After chores. |
| aria pulita | clean air Outdoors. | Outdoors. |
| tenere pulito | to keep clean Habits. | Habits. |
How to use pulito/a in real life
- 1After chores
Il bagno è finalmente pulito.
The bathroom is finally clean.
Pulito.
- 2Laundry
Questa maglietta è pulita: puoi metterla.
This T-shirt is clean: you can put it on.
Pulita feminine.
- 3Kids
Hai le mani pulite?
Are your hands clean?
Pulite plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with pulito/a
Incorrect: La cucina è pulito.
Correct: La cucina è pulita.
Agree: pulita feminine.
Incorrect: Devo clean la stanza.
Correct: Devo pulire la stanza. / La stanza deve essere pulita.
Adjective pulito vs verb pulire.
Good to know
Saying è tutto pulito is the flatmate victory line. Hotels advertise camere pulite as the baseline promise.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Checking the flat before guests
ChatPal
Il salotto è pulito o serve ancora un passaggio?
Is the living room clean or does it still need a once-over?
You
È pulito: ho passato l'aspirapolvere.
It's clean: I vacuumed.
ChatPal
Bene. Anche il tavolo è pulito?
Good. Is the table clean too?
You
Sì, lucido.
Yes, shiny.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Clean" in Italian
Pulito vs pulire?
Pulito is the adjective clean; pulire is the verb to clean.
Feminine?
Pulita.
Clean hands?
Mani pulite.
Everything clean?
Tutto pulito.
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