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flaccido

English translation of flaccido

flabby

Flaccido is the Italian word for flabby. It is an adjective that describes something that is soft, limp, or lacking firmness. For example, 'una pancia flaccida' means a flabby stomach. It can also be used metaphorically, such as in 'un discorso flaccido,' which means a weak or unconvincing speech.


Example sentences using: flaccido

Il vegetale si sente flaccido a causa della mancanza di acqua.

English translation of Il vegetale si sente flaccido a causa della mancanza di acqua.

The plant feels flaccid because of lack of water.

In this example, the term 'flaccido' is used to describe a plant that is limp or not firm, usually due to inadequate water supply, the same sense can be applied when this adjective is used to describe non-lively and non-energetic feelings in Italian.

Il calore estremo ha fatto diventare il mio cappello flaccido.

English translation of Il calore estremo ha fatto diventare il mio cappello flaccido.

The extreme heat made my hat flaccid.

Here, the use of 'flaccido' is used to describe a hat that has lost its firmness due to extreme heat, illustrating the application of this adjective to describe objects affected by certain conditions causing them to lose their firmness or durability.

La sua pelle sembra flaccida dopo aver perso molto peso.

English translation of La sua pelle sembra flaccida dopo aver perso molto peso.

His skin looks flaccid after losing a lot of weight.

In this sentence, 'flaccida' is used to describe skin that has become less firm or saggy, often as a result of weight loss. In Italian, 'flaccido' or 'flaccida' is commonly used to indicate lack of firmness or tone in different contexts, including physical appearance.

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