Translation of Italian word "lasciare" to English
lasciare
/lasˈʃa.re/
How to use
The Italian verb 'lasciare' means 'to leave' (To leave, to let). It belongs to the first conjugation (-are). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. In the congiuntivo (subjunctive), 'lasciare' may have irregular or stem-changing forms that differ from the indicative — a common stumbling block at the B1–B2 level.
🇬🇧 English
to leave
Example
Ho lasciato le chiavi sul tavolo dell'ingresso.
I left the keys on the entryway table.
Lasciamo la porta aperta per far circolare l'aria.
Let's leave the door open to circulate air.
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- lasciare la casa— to leave the house
- Lasciamo la porta aperta per far circolare l'aria.— Let's leave the door open to circulate air.
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What does the Italian word "lasciare" mean?▼
The Italian word "lasciare" means "to leave" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ho lasciato le chiavi sul tavolo dell'ingresso." (which translates as "I left the keys on the entryway table.").
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