Translation of Italian word "dentro" to English
dentro
/ˈden.tro/
How to use
The Italian adverb 'dentro' means 'inside' (Inside, within). It is used to modify verbs, adjectives, or entire clauses. In practice, inside or within an enclosure.
🇬🇧 English
inside
Example
Entriamo dentro che sta iniziando a piovere.
Let's go inside as it is starting to rain.
Cosa c'è dentro questa scatola regalo?
What is inside this gift box?
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Common phrases
- dentro la casa— inside the house
- Cosa c'è dentro questa scatola regalo?— What is inside this gift box?
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What does the Italian word "dentro" mean?▼
The Italian word "dentro" means "inside" in English.
How do you pronounce the Italian word "dentro"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Entriamo dentro che sta iniziando a piovere." (which translates as "Let's go inside as it is starting to rain.").
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