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How do you say "to switch off" in Italian?
spegnere
In Italian, "to switch off" is spegnere.
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Pronunciation
Spegnere sounds like 'SPEN-yeh-reh'. Stress on first syllable.
Grammar notes
Spegnere is an irregular verb. Past participle: spento (switched off).
Example sentence
Spegni la luce, per favore.
Turn off the light, please.
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How to remember spegnere
Spegnere sounds like 'spend' energy. It means to turn off, to extinguish.
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Questions about spegnere
How do you say "to switch off" in Italian?
In Italian, "to switch off" is spegnere. It is a noun.
How is spegnere written in Italian?
spegnere is written using the standard Italian script.
How is spegnere used in a sentence?
Use spegnere as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Spegni la luce, per favore. (Turn off the light, please.).
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