How do you say "drop" in Italian?

cadere

Verb Noun

In Italian, "drop" is cadere.

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Pronunciation

Cadere is kah-DEH-reh, stress on the middle syllable, with a soft, single tap on the D rather than a hard English D.

Grammar notes

cadere is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

Cerca di non far cadere i piatti.

Try not to drop the plates.

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How to remember cadere

A cadet might cadere (drop) their hat - the words start the same way.

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Questions about cadere

How do you pronounce cadere?

Cadere is kah-DEH-reh, stress on the middle syllable, with a soft, single tap on the D rather than a hard English D.

Is cadere formal or casual?

cadere is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is cadere used in Italian?

cadere is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Cerca di non far cadere i piatti. (Try not to drop the plates.).

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