Translation of Italian word "prendere" to English
prendere
/ˈpren.de.re/
How to use
The Italian verb 'prendere' means 'to take' (To take, to catch). It belongs to the second conjugation (-ere). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. Often confused with 'ricevere' (to receive), but 'prendere' carries a distinct shade of meaning in careful usage.
🇬🇧 English
to take
Example
Prendo il treno delle otto ogni mattina.
I take the eight o'clock train every morning.
Vuoi prendere un caffè insieme?
Do you want to get a coffee together?
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Common phrases
- Prendo il treno delle otto ogni mattina.— I take the eight o'clock train every morning.
- Vuoi prendere un caffè insieme?— Do you want to get a coffee together?
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What does the Italian word "prendere" mean?▼
The Italian word "prendere" means "to take" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Prendo il treno delle otto ogni mattina." (which translates as "I take the eight o'clock train every morning.").
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