What does ingombro in Italian mean?

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

The word ingombro in Italian means cluttered, obstructed, bulk, volume, size, obstacle, encumbrance, encumber, maximum dimensions, take up a minimal amount of space, dimensions. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word ingombro

cluttered, obstructed

aggettivo (ostruito, ingombrato)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
L'ingresso è troppo ingombro, non riesce a passare nemmeno il cane.
The entrance is too cluttered, not even the dog can get through.

bulk, volume, size

sostantivo maschile (dimensione)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Il camion non poteva transitare nel sottopasso a causa del suo ingombro.
The truck could not get through the underpass because of its size.

obstacle, encumbrance

sostantivo maschile (ostacolo, cosa che ingombra)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Avere quel tavolo massiccio in pieno soggiorno è un ingombro notevole.
That large table in the living room is a major obstacle.

encumber

verbo intransitivo (riempire, occupare uno spazio)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Il tavolo ingombra troppo e dovremo cambiarlo di posizione.

maximum dimensions

sostantivo femminile (dimensioni massime di un veicolo)

take up a minimal amount of space

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

dimensions

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