Translation of Italian word "illuminare" to English
illuminare
/il.lu.miˈna.re/
How to use
The Italian verb 'illuminare' means 'to illuminate' (To illuminate, to light up). It belongs to the first conjugation (-are). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. In practice, illuminating, lighting up room or mind.
🇬🇧 English
to illuminate
Example
Il sole del mattino illumina tutta la camera da letto.
The morning sun illuminates the whole bedroom.
I lampioni stradali illuminano la via principale di notte.
Street lamps illuminate the main street at night.
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- Il sole del mattino illumina tutta la camera da letto.— The morning sun illuminates the whole bedroom.
- I lampioni stradali illuminano la via principale di notte.— Street lamps illuminate the main street at night.
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The Italian word "illuminare" means "to illuminate" in English.
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