Translation of Italian word "svestire" to English
svestire
/svesˈti.re/
How to use
The Italian verb 'svestire' means 'to undress' (To undress). It belongs to the third conjugation (-ire). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. Often confused with 'scoprire' (to uncover), but 'svestire' carries a distinct shade of meaning in careful usage.
🇬🇧 English
to undress
Example
Mi svesto per fare la doccia calda dopo il lavoro.
I undress to take a warm shower after work.
Il medico gli ha chiesto di svestirsi per la visita medica.
The doctor asked him to undress for the medical visit.
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Common phrases
- svestirsi per la spiaggia— to undress for the beach
- Il medico gli ha chiesto di svestirsi per la visita medica.— The doctor asked him to undress for the medical visit.
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What does the Italian word "svestire" mean?▼
The Italian word "svestire" means "to undress" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Mi svesto per fare la doccia calda dopo il lavoro." (which translates as "I undress to take a warm shower after work.").
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