Translation of Italian word "rattoppare" to English
rattoppare
/rat.topˈpa.re/
How to use
The Italian verb 'rattoppare' means 'to patch' (To patch, to mend coarsely). It belongs to the first conjugation (-are). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. In practice, patching worn clothing.
🇬🇧 English
to patch
Example
Rattoppo i jeans bucati sulle ginocchia con stoffa blu.
I patch torn jeans on knees with blue fabric.
Ha rattoppato la giacca da lavoro per poterla riusare.
He patched work jacket to reuse it.
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Common phrases
- rattoppare un buco— to patch a hole
- Ha rattoppato la giacca da lavoro per poterla riusare.— He patched work jacket to reuse it.
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The Italian word "rattoppare" means "to patch" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Rattoppo i jeans bucati sulle ginocchia con stoffa blu." (which translates as "I patch torn jeans on knees with blue fabric.").
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