Translation of Italian word "sanzionare" to English
sanzionare
/san.tsjoˈna.re/
How to use
The Italian verb 'sanzionare' means 'to penalize' (To sanction, to penalize). It belongs to the first conjugation (-are). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. The past participle of 'sanzionare' should be memorized, as it is needed for all compound tenses including passato prossimo and trapassato.
🇬🇧 English
to penalize
Example
L'autorità vuole sanzionare le aziende che inquinano i fiumi.
Authority wants to penalize companies that pollute rivers.
Il regolamento sanziona severamente i ritardi ingiustificati.
Regulations severely penalize unjustified delays.
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- sanzionare un reato— penalize a crime
- Il regolamento sanziona severamente i ritardi ingiustificati.— Regulations severely penalize unjustified delays.
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What does the Italian word "sanzionare" mean?▼
The Italian word "sanzionare" means "to penalize" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "L'autorità vuole sanzionare le aziende che inquinano i fiumi." (which translates as "Authority wants to penalize companies that pollute rivers.").
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