Translation of Italian word "dinanzi" to English
dinanzi
/diˈnan.tsi/
How to use
The Italian preposition 'dinanzi' means 'in front of' (In front of, before). It connects words and introduces complements indicating direction, location, manner, or relation. In practice, in front of, before.
🇬🇧 English
in front of
Example
Ci siamo fermati dinanzi all'ingresso del palazzo reale.
We stopped in front of the royal palace entrance.
Dinanzi a tali ostacoli non dobbiamo arrenderci.
Before such obstacles we must not surrender.
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Common phrases
- Ci siamo fermati dinanzi all'ingresso del palazzo reale.— We stopped in front of the royal palace entrance.
- Dinanzi a tali ostacoli non dobbiamo arrenderci.— Before such obstacles we must not surrender.
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What does the Italian word "dinanzi" mean?▼
The Italian word "dinanzi" means "in front of" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ci siamo fermati dinanzi all'ingresso del palazzo reale." (which translates as "We stopped in front of the royal palace entrance.").
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