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How do you say "stretch" in Italian?
allungare
In Italian, "stretch" is allungare.
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Pronunciation
Allungare is ahl-loon-GAH-reh, stress on the third syllable, with the double L held a touch longer than a single one.
Grammar notes
allungare is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Mi allungo prima di allenarmi.
I stretch before I exercise.
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How to remember allungare
To stretch is to make something longer, and allungare contains 'lung', the same root as 'long'.
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Questions about allungare
How do you pronounce allungare?
Allungare is ahl-loon-GAH-reh, stress on the third syllable, with the double L held a touch longer than a single one.
Is allungare formal or casual?
allungare is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is allungare used in Italian?
allungare is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Mi allungo prima di allenarmi. (I stretch before I exercise.).
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