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How do you say "to leave" in Italian?
lasciare
In Italian, "to leave" is lasciare.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced lah-SHAH-reh. The stress is on the second syllable.
Grammar notes
Lasciare is a regular -are verb. Past participle is lasciato. It takes avere in perfect tenses.
Example sentence
Lui lascia la casa.
He leaves the house.
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How to remember lasciare
Lasciare sounds like 'lush' plus 'are', and you leave behind lush memories.
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Questions about lasciare
How do you say "to leave" in Italian?
In Italian, "to leave" is lasciare. It is a noun.
How is lasciare written in Italian?
lasciare is written using the standard Italian script.
How is lasciare used in a sentence?
Use lasciare as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Lui lascia la casa. (He leaves the house.).
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