Translation of Italian word "sopravvalutare" to English
sopravvalutare
/sopravvalyˈtare/
Meaning
VerbTo estimate the value, importance, or capability of something too highly.
How to use
The Italian verb 'sopravvalutare' means 'to overestimate, to overrate' (To estimate the value, importance, or capability of something too highly). It belongs to the first conjugation (-are). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. A typical usage pattern is 'Gli analisti finanziari ritengono che il mercato abbia sopravvalutato il titolo della startup.' (Financial analysts believe the market has overestimated the startup's stock.).
🇬🇧 English
to overestimate, to overrate
Example
Non bisogna mai sopravvalutare le proprie capacità quando si affronta una salita in montagna.
One should never overestimate one's abilities when tackling a mountain climb.
Gli analisti finanziari ritengono che il mercato abbia sopravvalutato il titolo della startup.
Financial analysts believe the market has overestimated the startup's stock.
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- Non bisogna mai sopravvalutare le proprie capacità quando si affronta una salita in montagna.— One should never overestimate one's abilities when tackling a mountain climb.
- Gli analisti finanziari ritengono che il mercato abbia sopravvalutato il titolo della startup.— Financial analysts believe the market has overestimated the startup's stock.
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The Italian word "sopravvalutare" means "to overestimate, to overrate" in English.
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