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How do you say "can you explain this" in Italian?

Puoi spiegare questo

Phrase Noun

In Italian, "can you explain this" is Puoi spiegare questo.

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Pronunciation

Puoi spiegare questo is PWOY spyeh-GAH-reh KWEH-stoh, stress on the third syllable of spiegare, the same word from the earlier verb list.

Grammar notes

Puoi spiegare questo is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

can you explain this

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How to remember Puoi spiegare questo

Spiegare reappears here from the explain entry, with the spy-like spie- sound to help you recall it.

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Questions about Puoi spiegare questo

How do you pronounce Puoi spiegare questo?

Puoi spiegare questo is PWOY spyeh-GAH-reh KWEH-stoh, stress on the third syllable of spiegare, the same word from the earlier verb list.

Is Puoi spiegare questo formal or casual?

Puoi spiegare questo is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Puoi spiegare questo used in Italian?

Puoi spiegare questo is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (can you explain this).

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