Sciacquare

Sciacquare is an Italian verb meaning to rinse or rinse off, typically with water to remove dirt, soap, or other residues. It is a transitive verb used in everyday contexts such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, and personal hygiene. The action is usually brief and aimed at cleansing rather than washing thoroughly.

Conjugation and usage: Sciacquare is a regular verb of the first conjugation (-are). In the present indicative it appears as io sciacquo, tu sciacqui, lui/lei sciacqua, noi sciacquiamo, voi sciacquate, loro sciacquano. The infinitive is sciacquare, the past participle is sciacquato, and the gerund is sciacquando. Common constructions include sciacquare qualcosa, for example, sciacquare le verdure, sciacquare i piatti, or sciacquarsi le mani. The verb is frequently found with direct objects such as cibi, utensili, o superfici, and may be used with adverbs like rapidamente or accuratamente to emphasize the rinsing action.

Related terms and variations: A closely related verb is risciacquare, meaning to rinse again or to rinse thoroughly. The participle sciacquato is used adjectivally to describe something that has already been rinsed, as in verdure sciacquate. The phrase “sciacquarsi” can be used reflexively in some regional contexts when referring to rinsing oneself, though this usage is less common than the non-reflexive form.

Notes: Sciacquare is a standard, neutral term in Italian and appears across formal and informal registers. Its usage is straightforward in most dialects, though regional alternatives may exist for everyday speech.