Translation of Italian word "suonare" to English
suonare
/swoˈna.re/
How to use
The Italian verb 'suonare' means 'to play (instrument), to ring' (To play (instrument), to ring). It belongs to the first conjugation (-are). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. A natural example is: 'Mio fratello suona la chitarra in un gruppo rock.' (My brother plays guitar in a rock band.).
🇬🇧 English
to play (instrument), to ring
Example
Mio fratello suona la chitarra in un gruppo rock.
My brother plays guitar in a rock band.
Il telefono sta suonando nella stanza accanto.
The phone is ringing in the next room.
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- suonare il piano— to play the piano
- Il telefono sta suonando nella stanza accanto.— The phone is ringing in the next room.
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What does the Italian word "suonare" mean?▼
The Italian word "suonare" means "to play (instrument), to ring" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Mio fratello suona la chitarra in un gruppo rock." (which translates as "My brother plays guitar in a rock band.").
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