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How do you say "listen up" in Italian?
Ascoltate
In Italian, "listen up" is Ascoltate.
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Pronunciation
Ascoltate is ah-skohl-TAH-teh, stress on the third syllable, related to the English word 'ascultate' or medical auscultation, meaning to listen.
Grammar notes
Ascoltate is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
listen up
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How to remember Ascoltate
Ascoltate relates to 'auscultation', the medical term for listening with a stethoscope.
Related words
- absolutely assolutamente
- oh no Oh no
- thats amazing È incredibile
- thats terrible È terribile
- watch your step Attento a dove metti i piedi
- be quiet Stai zitto
- look out Attento
- thats so funny È così divertente
- i cant believe it Non ci posso credere
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Questions about Ascoltate
How do you pronounce Ascoltate?
Ascoltate is ah-skohl-TAH-teh, stress on the third syllable, related to the English word 'ascultate' or medical auscultation, meaning to listen.
Is Ascoltate formal or casual?
Ascoltate is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is Ascoltate used in Italian?
Ascoltate is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (listen up).
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