Translation of Italian word "intorno" to English
intorno
/inˈtor.no/
How to use
The Italian preposition 'intorno' means 'around' (Around, surrounding). It connects words and introduces complements indicating direction, location, manner, or relation. A typical usage pattern is 'intorno alla città' (around the city).
🇬🇧 English
around
Example
Ci sediamo tutti intorno al tavolo della cucina.
We all sit around the kitchen table.
Guardati intorno prima di attraversare la strada.
Look around before crossing the street.
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- intorno alla città— around the city
- Guardati intorno prima di attraversare la strada.— Look around before crossing the street.
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What does the Italian word "intorno" mean?▼
The Italian word "intorno" means "around" in English.
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