Translation of Italian word "pettinare" to English
pettinare
/pet.tiˈna.re/
How to use
The Italian verb 'pettinare' means 'to comb' (To comb). It belongs to the first conjugation (-are). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. In practice, combing hair.
🇬🇧 English
to comb
Example
La mamma pettina i lunghi capelli della bambina.
The mother combs the little girl's long hair.
Mi pettino velocemente davanti allo specchio ed esco.
I comb myself quickly in front of mirror and go out.
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Common phrases
- pettinare i capelli— to comb one's hair
- Mi pettino velocemente davanti allo specchio ed esco.— I comb myself quickly in front of mirror and go out.
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The Italian word "pettinare" means "to comb" in English.
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