Translation of Italian word "inghiottire" to English
inghiottire
/in.gjotˈti.re/
How to use
The Italian verb 'inghiottire' means 'to swallow' (To swallow). It belongs to the third conjugation (-ire). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. A natural example is: 'Il pellicano riesce a inghiottire pesci interi.' (The pelican manages to swallow whole fish.).
🇬🇧 English
to swallow
Example
Bevi un sorso d'acqua per inghiottire la compressa.
Drink a sip of water to swallow the tablet.
Il pellicano riesce a inghiottire pesci interi.
The pelican manages to swallow whole fish.
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Common phrases
- inghiottire un bicchiere di acqua— to swallow a glass of water
- Il pellicano riesce a inghiottire pesci interi.— The pelican manages to swallow whole fish.
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What does the Italian word "inghiottire" mean?▼
The Italian word "inghiottire" means "to swallow" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Bevi un sorso d'acqua per inghiottire la compressa." (which translates as "Drink a sip of water to swallow the tablet.").
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