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How do you say "to hit" in Italian?
colpire
In Italian, "to hit" is colpire.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced col-PEE-reh. The stress is on the second syllable.
Grammar notes
Colpire is a regular -ire verb. Past participle is colpito. It means to hit, strike, or affect.
Example sentence
Lui colpisce la palla.
He hits the ball.
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How to remember colpire
Colpire sounds like 'cold pear', and imagine hitting a cold pear.
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Questions about colpire
How do you say "to hit" in Italian?
In Italian, "to hit" is colpire. It is a noun.
How is colpire written in Italian?
colpire is written using the standard Italian script.
How is colpire used in a sentence?
Use colpire as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Lui colpisce la palla. (He hits the ball.).
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