Translation of Italian word "masticare" to English
masticare
/mas.tiˈka.re/
How to use
The Italian verb 'masticare' means 'to chew' (To chew). It belongs to the first conjugation (-are). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. 'masticare' takes different prepositions depending on what follows — learning these verb-preposition pairings is essential for fluency.
🇬🇧 English
to chew
Example
Bisogna masticare bene prima di inghiottire il cibo.
One must chew well before swallowing food.
Mastica un gomma da masticare al gusto di menta.
He/she chews a mint-flavored chewing gum.
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- masticare un chiodo— to chew on a nail
- Mastica un gomma da masticare al gusto di menta.— He/she chews a mint-flavored chewing gum.
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What does the Italian word "masticare" mean?▼
The Italian word "masticare" means "to chew" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Bisogna masticare bene prima di inghiottire il cibo." (which translates as "One must chew well before swallowing food.").
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