Translation of Italian word "verso" to English
verso
/ˈvɛr.so/
How to use
The Italian preposition 'verso' means 'towards, around' (Towards, around (time)). It connects words and introduces complements indicating direction, location, manner, or relation. In practice, towards direction or around time.
🇬🇧 English
towards, around
Example
Camminiamo verso il centro della città per prendere un caffè.
We walk towards the city center to get a coffee.
Ci vediamo stasera verso le otto davanti al teatro.
See you tonight around eight in front of the theater.
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Common phrases
- verso la fine del mese— towards the end of the month
- Ci vediamo stasera verso le otto davanti al teatro.— See you tonight around eight in front of the theater.
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What does the Italian word "verso" mean?▼
The Italian word "verso" means "towards, around" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Camminiamo verso il centro della città per prendere un caffè." (which translates as "We walk towards the city center to get a coffee.").
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