Translation of Italian word "diffondere" to English
diffondere
/difˈfondere/
Meaning
VerbTo spread or disperse widely, such as news, knowledge, scents, or light.
How to use
The Italian verb 'diffondere' means 'to spread, to broadcast' (To spread or disperse widely, such as news, knowledge, scents, or light). It belongs to the second conjugation (-ere). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. In practice, to spread information, broadcast news, disperse light/scent, or disseminate culture.
🇬🇧 English
to spread, to broadcast
Example
I social network possono diffondere notizie false con una rapidità impressionante.
Social networks can spread fake news with impressive speed.
La lampada da tavolo riesce a diffondere una luce calda e accogliente nella stanza.
The table lamp manages to diffuse a warm and welcoming light into the room.
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- I social network possono diffondere notizie false con una rapidità impressionante.— Social networks can spread fake news with impressive speed.
- La lampada da tavolo riesce a diffondere una luce calda e accogliente nella stanza.— The table lamp manages to diffuse a warm and welcoming light into the room.
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The Italian word "diffondere" means "to spread, to broadcast" in English.
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