Translation of Italian word "affrontare" to English
affrontare
/affronˈtare/
Meaning
VerbTo deal with a difficult situation or problem courageously and directly.
How to use
The Italian verb 'affrontare' means 'to face, to tackle, to confront' (To deal with a difficult situation or problem courageously and directly). It belongs to the first conjugation (-are). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. In practice, to face, tackle, or deal with a problem, difficulty, or situation directly.
🇬🇧 English
to face, to tackle, to confront
Example
Dobbiamo affrontare questa situazione con calma e determinazione.
We must face this situation with calm and determination.
Il giovane ha affrontato l'esame senza paura.
The young man tackled the exam without fear.
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Common phrases
- Dobbiamo affrontare questa situazione con calma e determinazione.— We must face this situation with calm and determination.
- Il giovane ha affrontato l'esame senza paura.— The young man tackled the exam without fear.
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What does the Italian word "affrontare" mean?▼
The Italian word "affrontare" means "to face, to tackle, to confront" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Dobbiamo affrontare questa situazione con calma e determinazione." (which translates as "We must face this situation with calm and determination.").
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