Translation of Italian word "soffocare" to English
soffocare
/sof.foˈka.re/
How to use
The Italian verb 'soffocare' means 'to suffocate, to stifle' (To suffocate, to stifle). It belongs to the first conjugation (-are). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. A typical usage pattern is 'Si soffoca in questa stanza senza finestre d'estate.' (One suffocates in this room without windows in summer.).
🇬🇧 English
to suffocate, to stifle
Example
Si soffoca in questa stanza senza finestre d'estate.
One suffocates in this room without windows in summer.
Cerca di soffocare un colpo di tosse durante il concerto.
He tries to stifle a cough during concert.
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Common phrases
- Si soffoca in questa stanza senza finestre d'estate.— One suffocates in this room without windows in summer.
- Cerca di soffocare un colpo di tosse durante il concerto.— He tries to stifle a cough during concert.
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What does the Italian word "soffocare" mean?▼
The Italian word "soffocare" means "to suffocate, to stifle" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Si soffoca in questa stanza senza finestre d'estate." (which translates as "One suffocates in this room without windows in summer.").
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