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How do you say "to meet" in Italian?
incontrare
In Italian, "to meet" is incontrare.
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Pronunciation
Incontrare sounds like 'in-kohn-TRAH-reh'. Stress on third syllable.
Grammar notes
Incontrare is a regular verb. In means 'towards'. Contra means 'against' or 'meet'.
Example sentence
Vorrei incontrare i tuoi amici.
I would like to meet your friends.
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How to remember incontrare
Incontrare combines in plus contrare. It means to meet someone face to face.
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Questions about incontrare
How do you say "to meet" in Italian?
In Italian, "to meet" is incontrare. It is a noun.
How is incontrare written in Italian?
incontrare is written using the standard Italian script.
How is incontrare used in a sentence?
Use incontrare as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Vorrei incontrare i tuoi amici. (I would like to meet your friends.).
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