Translation of Italian word "aspettare" to English
aspettare
/as.petˈta.re/
How to use
The Italian verb 'aspettare' means 'to wait' (To wait for, to await). It belongs to the first conjugation (-are). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'.
🇬🇧 English
to wait
Example
Ti aspetto davanti alla stazione alle cinque.
I'll wait for you in front of the station at five.
Dobbiamo aspettare che il semaforo diventi verde.
We have to wait for the traffic light to turn green.
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- Ti aspetto davanti alla stazione alle cinque.— I'll wait for you in front of the station at five.
- Dobbiamo aspettare che il semaforo diventi verde.— We have to wait for the traffic light to turn green.
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The Italian word "aspettare" means "to wait" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ti aspetto davanti alla stazione alle cinque." (which translates as "I'll wait for you in front of the station at five.").
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