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How do you say "to wear" in Italian?
indossare
In Italian, "to wear" is indossare.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced in-dos-SAH-reh. The stress falls on the last syllable.
Grammar notes
Indossare is a regular -are verb. Past participle is indossato. It specifically means to wear or put on clothing.
Example sentence
La ragazza indossa un vestito rosso.
The girl wears a red dress.
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How to remember indossare
Indossare starts with 'in' and 'doss', suggesting you put something 'in' or 'on' you. Think of dosing yourself with clothes.
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Questions about indossare
How do you say "to wear" in Italian?
In Italian, "to wear" is indossare. It is a noun.
How is indossare written in Italian?
indossare is written using the standard Italian script.
How is indossare used in a sentence?
Use indossare as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: La ragazza indossa un vestito rosso. (The girl wears a red dress.).
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