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in parole povere



Definitions

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in parole povere
     1. adv. In plain words; frankly, simply
     2. adv. in brief; concisely
     3. adv. (manner) Plainly; without art or subtlety; clearly; obviously; unquestionably.
Analysis
in
     1. prep. in
           Ho qualcosa in tasca. - I have got something in my pocket.
           PartirĂ² in primavera. - I will be leaving in spring.
           Vado in quinta elementare. - I'm in fifth grade of elementary school.
     2. prep. to
parole
     1. n. plural of parola
           Ci vogliono fatti e non parole. - Action is needed, not words.
     2. n. (music) lyrics, words
           Musica di Paolo, parole di Lorenzo - Music by Paolo, lyrics by Lorenzo.
     parola
          1. n. word (distinct unit of language).
                Ci vogliono fatti e non parole. - Action is needed, not words.
          2. n. word (something promised).
                Ti do la mia parola d'onore. - I give you my word of honour.
          3. n. speech (the ability to use vocalisations to communicate).
povere
     1. adj. feminine plural of povero



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