Translation of Italian word "fissare" to English
fissare
/fisˈsare/
Meaning
VerbTo secure something firmly, schedule a date, or look steadily at someone.
How to use
The Italian verb 'fissare' means 'to fix, to set, to stare at' (To secure something firmly, schedule a date, or look steadily at someone). It belongs to the first conjugation (-are). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. In spoken Italian, speakers often drop the subject pronoun when using 'fissare' because the verb ending already signals the person.
🇬🇧 English
to fix, to set, to stare at
Example
Ho chiamato lo studio medico per fissare una visita di controllo.
I called the doctor's office to schedule a check-up visit.
Ha fissato il quadro alla parete con un chiodo robusto.
He fixed the painting to the wall with a sturdy nail.
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- Ho chiamato lo studio medico per fissare una visita di controllo.— I called the doctor's office to schedule a check-up visit.
- Ha fissato il quadro alla parete con un chiodo robusto.— He fixed the painting to the wall with a sturdy nail.
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What does the Italian word "fissare" mean?▼
The Italian word "fissare" means "to fix, to set, to stare at" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ho chiamato lo studio medico per fissare una visita di controllo." (which translates as "I called the doctor's office to schedule a check-up visit.").
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