Translation of Italian word "scatenare" to English
scatenare
/ska.teˈna.re/
How to use
The Italian verb 'scatenare' means 'to unleash, to trigger' (To unleash, to trigger). It belongs to the first conjugation (-are). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. In practice, unleashing, triggering reaction or storm.
🇬🇧 English
to unleash, to trigger
Example
La notizia ha scatenato una forte protesta in tutta la città.
The news triggered a strong protest throughout city.
Il temporale si è scatenato con improvvisa violenza.
The storm broke loose with sudden violence.
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- scatenare un animale— to unleash an animal
- Il temporale si è scatenato con improvvisa violenza.— The storm broke loose with sudden violence.
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What does the Italian word "scatenare" mean?▼
The Italian word "scatenare" means "to unleash, to trigger" in English.
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