Translation of Italian word "raffreddare" to English
raffreddare
/raf.fredˈda.re/
How to use
The Italian verb 'raffreddare' means 'to cool down' (To cool down). It belongs to the first conjugation (-are). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. A near-synonym is 'rinfrescare' (to refresh), though the two differ in register or connotation.
🇬🇧 English
to cool down
Example
Lasciamo raffreddare la torta prima di tagliarla.
Let's let the cake cool down before cutting it.
Il frigorifero serve a raffreddare gli alimenti rapidamente.
The fridge serves to cool down foods quickly.
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Common phrases
- raffreddare il sangue— to cool down
- Il frigorifero serve a raffreddare gli alimenti rapidamente.— The fridge serves to cool down foods quickly.
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The Italian word "raffreddare" means "to cool down" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Lasciamo raffreddare la torta prima di tagliarla." (which translates as "Let's let the cake cool down before cutting it.").
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