Translation of Italian word "incontrare" to English
incontrare
/in.konˈtra.re/
How to use
The Italian verb 'incontrare' means 'to meet' (To meet, to encounter). It belongs to the first conjugation (-are). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. In practice, meeting someone by chance or appointment.
🇬🇧 English
to meet
Example
Ho incontrato un vecchio amico di scuola in centro.
I met an old school friend downtown.
Ci incontriamo domani alle tre davanti al bar.
We meet tomorrow at three in front of the cafe.
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Common phrases
- incontrare qualcuno— to meet someone
- Ci incontriamo domani alle tre davanti al bar.— We meet tomorrow at three in front of the cafe.
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The Italian word "incontrare" means "to meet" in English.
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