Translation of Italian word "intonare" to English
intonare
/in.toˈna.re/
How to use
The Italian verb 'intonare' means 'to strike up a song' (To strike up (song), to sing in tune). It belongs to the first conjugation (-are). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. A typical usage pattern is 'Sa intonare perfettamente ogni nota del brano difficile.' (He can pitch perfectly every note of difficult song.).
🇬🇧 English
to intone, to strike up (a song)
Example
La folla intona l'inno nazionale con grande orgoglio.
The crowd strikes up national anthem with great pride.
Sa intonare perfettamente ogni nota del brano difficile.
He can pitch perfectly every note of difficult song.
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Common phrases
- intonare una canzone popolare— to sing a popular song
- Sa intonare perfettamente ogni nota del brano difficile.— He can pitch perfectly every note of difficult song.
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What does the Italian word "intonare" mean?▼
The Italian word "intonare" means "to intone, to strike up (a song)" in English.
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