senso

senso

"Sense," "meaning," or "feeling."

In this phrase, 'senso' is used to indicate 'meaning' or 'significance', referring to the core idea conveyed by the speech.

Il senso del discorso era chiaro.

The meaning of the speech was clear.

Here, 'senso' refers to a sensory or perception ability, namely, the ability to orient oneself spatially.

Ho perso il senso dell'orientamento.

I lost my sense of direction.

In this case, 'senso' is used as 'logic' or 'reason', implying the dress is perceived as illogical or inappropriate.

Quel vestito è del tutto senza senso.

That dress makes no sense at all.