Translation of Italian word "detergere" to English
detergere
/deˈtɛr.dʒe.re/
How to use
The Italian verb 'detergere' means 'to cleanse' (To cleanse, to clean). It belongs to the second conjugation (-ere). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. A typical usage pattern is 'Deterge la ferita con una soluzione disinfettante.' (Cleanses the wound with a disinfectant solution.).
🇬🇧 English
to cleanse
Example
È importante detergere il viso ogni sera prima di dormire.
It is important to cleanse face every evening before sleeping.
Deterge la ferita con una soluzione disinfettante.
Cleanses the wound with a disinfectant solution.
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Common phrases
- detergere la superficie— to clean the surface
- Deterge la ferita con una soluzione disinfettante.— Cleanses the wound with a disinfectant solution.
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What does the Italian word "detergere" mean?▼
The Italian word "detergere" means "to cleanse" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "È importante detergere il viso ogni sera prima di dormire." (which translates as "It is important to cleanse face every evening before sleeping.").
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