Translation of Italian word "sottolineare" to English
sottolineare
/sot.to.li.neˈa.re/
How to use
The Italian verb 'sottolineare' means 'to underline' (To underline, to emphasize). It belongs to the first conjugation (-are). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. 'sottolineare' takes different prepositions depending on what follows — learning these verb-preposition pairings is essential for fluency.
🇬🇧 English
to underline
Example
Sottolineo le parole chiave del libro con la matita.
I underline key words in book with pencil.
Il relatore vuole sottolineare l'importanza dell'educazione.
The speaker wants to emphasize importance of education.
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- sottolineare un punto— to underline a point
- Il relatore vuole sottolineare l'importanza dell'educazione.— The speaker wants to emphasize importance of education.
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What does the Italian word "sottolineare" mean?▼
The Italian word "sottolineare" means "to underline" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Sottolineo le parole chiave del libro con la matita." (which translates as "I underline key words in book with pencil.").
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