Translation of Italian word "spirare" to English
spirare
/spiˈra.re/
How to use
The Italian verb 'spirare' means 'to blow, to expire' (To blow (wind), to expire). It belongs to the first conjugation (-are). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. A typical usage pattern is 'spirare via' (to expire).
🇬🇧 English
to blow, to expire
Example
Spira un vento fresco dalle montagne verso la valle.
A fresh wind blows from mountains towards valley.
Il contratto sta per spirare alla fine del mese.
The contract is about to expire at month end.
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Common phrases
- spirare via— to expire
- Il contratto sta per spirare alla fine del mese.— The contract is about to expire at month end.
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What does the Italian word "spirare" mean?▼
The Italian word "spirare" means "to blow, to expire" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Spira un vento fresco dalle montagne verso la valle." (which translates as "A fresh wind blows from mountains towards valley.").
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