What does igienico in Italian mean?

What is the meaning of the word igienico in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use igienico in Italian.

The word igienico in Italian means sanitary, hygienic, sanitary, hygienic, advisable, recommended. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word igienico

sanitary

aggettivo (legato all'igiene)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Si tratta di provvedimenti igienici per la popolazione.
These are sanitary measures for the general population.

hygienic, sanitary

aggettivo (sano, sanitario)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Non è igienico uscire dal bagno senza lavarsi le mani.
It's not hygienic to leave the bathroom without washing your hands.

hygienic

aggettivo (salutare, salubre)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Un ambiente igienico contrasta il propagarsi delle malattie infettive.
A hygienic environment prevents the spread of infective diseases.

advisable, recommended

aggettivo (figurato, informale (consigliabile, opportuno)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Presentarsi in casa sua a quest'ora non mi sembra tanto igienico.
I don't think showing up at her house at this hour is not really advisable.

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