Translation of Italian word "essere" to English
essere
/ˈɛssere/
How to use
The Italian verb 'essere' means 'to be' (To be). It belongs to the second conjugation (-ere). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'essere'. In practice, used to describe identity, states, or existence.
🇬🇧 English
to be
Example
Voglio essere felice.
I want to be happy.
Non è facile essere genitori.
It's not easy being a parent.
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- Voglio essere felice.— I want to be happy.
- Non è facile essere genitori.— It's not easy being a parent.
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What does the Italian word "essere" mean?▼
The Italian word "essere" means "to be" in English.
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