Translation of Italian word "fare" to English
fare
/ˈfare/
How to use
The Italian verb 'fare' means 'to do, to make' (To do, to make). It belongs to the first conjugation (-are). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. 'fare' takes different prepositions depending on what follows — learning these verb-preposition pairings is essential for fluency.
🇬🇧 English
to do, to make
Example
Devo fare i compiti stasera.
I have to do my homework tonight.
Mia madre sa fare una torta perfetta.
My mother knows how to make a perfect cake.
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- Devo fare i compiti stasera.— I have to do my homework tonight.
- Mia madre sa fare una torta perfetta.— My mother knows how to make a perfect cake.
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The Italian word "fare" means "to do, to make" in English.
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