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How do you say "invent" in Italian?
inventare
In Italian, "invent" is inventare.
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Pronunciation
Inventare is een-vehn-TAH-reh, stress on the third syllable, a near match for the English word 'invent' with an -are ending.
Grammar notes
inventare is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Vuole inventare una nuova macchina.
He wants to invent a new machine.
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How to remember inventare
Inventare is basically 'invent' plus an Italian verb tail, easy to spot.
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Questions about inventare
How do you pronounce inventare?
Inventare is een-vehn-TAH-reh, stress on the third syllable, a near match for the English word 'invent' with an -are ending.
Is inventare formal or casual?
inventare is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is inventare used in Italian?
inventare is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Vuole inventare una nuova macchina. (He wants to invent a new machine.).
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