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How do you say "to blossom" in Italian?
sbocciare
In Italian, "to blossom" is sbocciare.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced zboh-CHAH-reh. The 'sb' sound is like 'zb' in 'zzz' plus 'b'.
Grammar notes
Sbocciare is a regular -are verb. Past participle is sbocciato. It takes avere in perfect tenses.
Example sentence
I fiori sbocciano in primavera.
The flowers blossom in spring.
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How to remember sbocciare
Sbocciare starts with 'sb', an unusual sound in Italian. Picture a flower bud opening into blossom.
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Questions about sbocciare
How do you say "to blossom" in Italian?
In Italian, "to blossom" is sbocciare. It is a noun.
How is sbocciare written in Italian?
sbocciare is written using the standard Italian script.
How is sbocciare used in a sentence?
Use sbocciare as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: I fiori sbocciano in primavera. (The flowers blossom in spring.).
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