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How do you say "to turn on (a light)" in Italian?
accendere
In Italian, "to turn on (a light)" is accendere.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced ah-chen-DEH-reh. The 'cc' before 'e' sounds soft like 'ch'.
Grammar notes
Accendere is irregular. Past participle is acceso. It means to light, turn on, or ignite.
Example sentence
Mi accendi la lampada, per favore?
Will you turn on the lamp for me?
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How to remember accendere
Accendere starts with 'ac', like you are activating something. Think of accent lights turning on.
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Questions about accendere
How do you say "to turn on (a light)" in Italian?
In Italian, "to turn on (a light)" is accendere. It is a noun.
How is accendere written in Italian?
accendere is written using the standard Italian script.
How is accendere used in a sentence?
Use accendere as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Mi accendi la lampada, per favore? (Will you turn on the lamp for me?).
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