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Translation of Italian word "sfoggiare" to English

sfoggiare

/sfodˈdʒa.re/

Meaning

Verb

To flaunt, to show off.

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How to use

The Italian verb 'sfoggiare' means 'to flaunt, to show off' (To flaunt, to show off). It belongs to the first conjugation (-are). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. A near-synonym is 'ostentare' (to show off), though the two differ in register or connotation.

🇬🇧 English

to flaunt, to show off

Example

Sfoggia un nuovo cappotto di gran classe alla festa.

He/she flaunts a new stylish coat at the party.

Gli piace sfoggiare le sue conoscenze di lingua italiana.

He likes showing off his Italian language skills.

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Synonyms

to show off

Common phrases

  • sfoggiare un gioiello— to flaunt a jewel
  • Gli piace sfoggiare le sue conoscenze di lingua italiana.— He likes showing off his Italian language skills.

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Frequency rank: #630 in Italian

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The Italian word "sfoggiare" means "to flaunt, to show off" in English.

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Yes, here is a practical example: "Sfoggia un nuovo cappotto di gran classe alla festa." (which translates as "He/she flaunts a new stylish coat at the party.").

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