Translation of Italian word "ascoltare" to English
ascoltare
/as.kolˈta.re/
How to use
The Italian verb 'ascoltare' means 'to listen' (To listen to). It belongs to the first conjugation (-are). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. Often confused with 'ascoltare attentamente' (to listen carefully), but 'ascoltare' carries a distinct shade of meaning in careful usage.
🇬🇧 English
to listen
Example
Ascolto la radio mentre guido l'auto.
I listen to the radio while driving the car.
Ascolta attentamente le istruzioni del medico.
Listen carefully to the doctor's instructions.
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Common phrases
- ascoltare la musica— to listen to music
- Ascolta attentamente le istruzioni del medico.— Listen carefully to the doctor's instructions.
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What does the Italian word "ascoltare" mean?▼
The Italian word "ascoltare" means "to listen" in English.
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