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soil in Italian

soil in Italian is terreno, terra, suolo — soil means the loose top layer of earth in which plants grow, made up of minerals, organic matter, and nutrients.

soil in Italian

terreno
noun
(uncountable) The unconsolidated mineral or organic material on the immediate surface of the earth that serves as a natural medium for the growth of land plants.
terra
noun
(uncountable) The unconsolidated mineral or organic material on the immediate surface of the earth that serves as a natural medium for the growth of land plants.
terra
noun
(uncountable) The unconsolidated mineral or organic matter on the surface of the earth that has been subjected to and shows effects of genetic and environmental factors of: climate (including water and temperature effects), and macro- and microorganisms, conditioned by relief, acting on parent material over a period of time. A product-soil differs from the material from which it is derived in many physical, chemical, biological, and morphological properties and characteristics.
suolo
noun
(uncountable) The unconsolidated mineral or organic matter on the surface of the earth that has been subjected to and shows effects of genetic and environmental factors of: climate (including water and temperature effects), and macro- and microorganisms, conditioned by relief, acting on parent material over a period of time. A product-soil differs from the material from which it is derived in many physical, chemical, biological, and morphological properties and characteristics.
sporcare
verb

What does "soil" mean?

  1. noun The loose top layer of earth in which plants grow, made up of minerals, organic matter, and nutrients.
    "Good soil is essential for a healthy vegetable garden."
  2. noun A country or territory, especially in phrases about national land.
    "It was the first time enemy troops had set foot on home soil."
  3. verb To make dirty; to stain.
    "Try not to soil the tablecloth with those markers."

soil in a sentence

  • Good soil is essential for a healthy vegetable garden.
  • Heavy rain had washed a lot of topsoil down the hillside.
  • It was the first time enemy troops had set foot on home soil.
  • Try not to soil the tablecloth with those markers.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "soil" in Italian?

"soil" in Italian is terreno, terra, suolo. soil means: The loose top layer of earth in which plants grow, made up of minerals, organic matter, and nutrients.

How do you use "soil" in a sentence?

Example: "Good soil is essential for a healthy vegetable garden." In Italian, "soil" is terreno, terra, suolo.

Are there other ways to say "soil" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 4 translations listed for "soil": terreno, terra, suolo, sporcare.

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