Translation of Italian word "consultare" to English
consultare
/konsulˈtare/
Meaning
VerbTo seek information or advice from an expert, book, or reference material.
How to use
The Italian verb 'consultare' means 'to consult, to refer to' (To seek information or advice from an expert, book, or reference material). It belongs to the first conjugation (-are). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. In the congiuntivo (subjunctive), 'consultare' may have irregular or stem-changing forms that differ from the indicative — a common stumbling block at the B1–B2 level.
🇬🇧 English
to consult, to refer to
Example
Se i sintomi persistono per più di due giorni, ti consiglio di consultare un medico specialista.
If symptoms persist for more than two days, I advise you to consult a medical specialist.
Prima di firmare il contratto di compravendita, dovresti consultare un avvocato di fiducia.
Before signing the purchase agreement, you should consult a trusted lawyer.
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- Se i sintomi persistono per più di due giorni, ti consiglio di consultare un medico specialista.— If symptoms persist for more than two days, I advise you to consult a medical specialist.
- Prima di firmare il contratto di compravendita, dovresti consultare un avvocato di fiducia.— Before signing the purchase agreement, you should consult a trusted lawyer.
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The Italian word "consultare" means "to consult, to refer to" in English.
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