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How do you say "can you explain this" in Italian?
Puoi spiegare questo
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.
Related words
- how do you spell that come si scrive
- what does this word mean Cosa significa questa parola
- i dont know the answer Non so la risposta
- can you help me with my homework Puoi aiutarmi con i compiti
- whats the word for qual è la parola per
- how do you pronounce this Come si pronuncia
- can you correct me Puoi correggermi
- i made a mistake Ho commesso un errore
- lets practice together Esercitiamoci insieme
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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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