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How do you say "squat" in Italian?
accovacciarsi
In Italian, "squat" is accovacciarsi.
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Pronunciation
Accovacciarsi is ahk-koh-vah-CHAR-see, stress on the fourth syllable, with the double C softening into a CH sound before I.
Grammar notes
accovacciarsi is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Si accovaccia per raccogliere la scatola.
She squats to pick up the box.
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How to remember accovacciarsi
Accovacciarsi sounds like crouching down low, almost like the word 'cower' hidden inside it.
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Questions about accovacciarsi
How do you pronounce accovacciarsi?
Accovacciarsi is ahk-koh-vah-CHAR-see, stress on the fourth syllable, with the double C softening into a CH sound before I.
Is accovacciarsi formal or casual?
accovacciarsi is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is accovacciarsi used in Italian?
accovacciarsi is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Si accovaccia per raccogliere la scatola. (She squats to pick up the box.).
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