Verbs that Need Prepositions Flashcards

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1
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To Get Used to (+N/PN)

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Abituarsi a

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To Sit in, watch, attend to (+N/PN)

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Assistere a

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To Resemble (+N/PN)

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Assomigliare a

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To Believe (+N/PN)

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Credere a

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5
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To Bother (+N/PN)

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Dare Fastidio a

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To Give a Gift To (+N/PN)

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Fare un regalo a

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To Stop at(+N/PN)

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Fermarsi a

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To Play (+N/PN)

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Giocare a

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9
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To Teach (+N/PN)

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Insegnare a

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To Take an interest in (+N/PN)

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Interessarsi a

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To Partecipate in (+N/PN)

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Partecipare a

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To Think (+N/PN)

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Pensare a

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To Remind (+N/PN)

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Ricordare a

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14
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To Renounce, Give Up (+N/PN)

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Rinunciare a

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15
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To Serve a Purpose

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Servire a (+N/PN)

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16
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To Send to (+N/PN)

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Spedire a

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17
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To Care About (+N/PN)

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Tenere a

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18
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To Get Used To (+Infinitive)

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Abituarsi a

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19
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To Hurry to (+Infinitive)

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Affrettarsi a

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20
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To Help To (+Infinitive)

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Aiutare a

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21
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To Begin To (+Infinitive)

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Cominciare A

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22
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To Continue to (+Infinitive)

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Continuare A

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23
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To Convince Oneself to (+Infinitive)

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Convinversi a

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24
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To Force Someone To(+Infinitive)

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Costringere a

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25
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To Make Up One’s Mind To (+Infinitive)

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Decidersi a

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26
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To Have Fun Doing Something (+Infinitive)

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Divertirsi a

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27
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To Stop To (+Infinitive)

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Fermarsi a

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28
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To Teach To (+Infinitive)

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Insegnare a

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29
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To Invite To (+Infinitive)

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Invitare a

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30
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To Send to (+Infinitive)

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Mandare a

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31
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To Set Out, Begin To (+Infinitive)

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Mettersi a

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32
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To Stop By To (+Infinitive)

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Passare a

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33
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To Take Care of (+Infinitive)

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Pensare a

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34
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To Prepare To (+Infinitive)

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Prepararsi a

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35
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To Try To (+Infinitive)

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Provare a

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36
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To Remain/Stay To (+Infinitive)

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Rimanere a

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37
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To Give up (+Infinitive)

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Rinunciare a

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38
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To Get Back To (+Infinitive)

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Riprendere a

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39
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To Succeed At (+Infinitive)

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Riuscire a

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40
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To Hurry To (+Infinitive)

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Sbrigarsi a

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41
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To Serve to (+Infinitive)

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Servire a

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42
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To Care to, to care about (+Infinitive)

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Tenere a

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43
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To Go To (Object or Verb)

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Andare a

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44
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To Run To (Object or Verb)

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Correre a

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45
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To Stop To (Object or Verb)

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Fermarsi a

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46
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To Stop By To (Object or Verb)

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Passare a

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47
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To Stay to (Object or Verb)

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Restare a

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48
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To Return To(Object or Verb)

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Tornare a

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49
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To Come To (Object or Verb)

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Venire a

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50
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To Make Do/ Be Happy With (N/PN)

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Acccontentarsi di

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51
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To Take Advantage of (N/PN)

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Approfittarsi di

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52
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To Need (N/PN)

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Avere bisogno di

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53
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To Be Afraid Of (N/PN)

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Avere Paura di

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54
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To Forget (N/PN)

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Dimenticarsi di

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55
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To Trust (N/PN)

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Fidarsi di

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56
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To Fall in Love With (N/PN)

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Innamorarsi Di

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57
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To Take an Interest In (N/PN)

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Interessarsi di

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58
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To Complain About (N/PN)

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Lamentarsi di

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59
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To Be amazed by (N/PN)

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Meravigliarsi di

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60
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To Take Care Of (N/PN)

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Occuparsi di

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61
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To Remember (N/PN)

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Ricordarsi Di

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62
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To Thank For (N/PN)

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Ringraziare di

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63
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To Apologize For (N/PN)

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Scusarsi di

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64
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To Live of (N/PN)

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Vivere di

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65
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To Accept (+Infinitive)

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Accettare di

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66
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To Make Do/Be Happy With (+Infinitive)

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Accontentarsi di

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67
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To Notice (+Infinitive)

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Accorgersi di

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68
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To Admit to (+Infinitive)

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Ammettere di

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69
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To Wait For (+Infinitive)

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Aspettare di

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70
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To Wish For (+Infinitive)

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Augurarsi di

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71
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To Need (+Infinitive)

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Avere Bisogno di

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72
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To Try To (+Infinitive)

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Cercare Di

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73
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To Ask (+Infinitive)

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Chiedere di

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74
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To Confess (+Infinitive)

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Confessare di

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75
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To Advise (+Infinitive)

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Consigliare di

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76
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To Count On (+Infinitive)

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Contare di

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77
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To Believe that (+Infinitive)

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Credere di

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78
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To Be Sorry For (+Infinitive)

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Dispiacere di

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79
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To Forget to (+Infinitive)

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Dimenticarsi di

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80
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To Decide to (+Infinitive)

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Dicidere di

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81
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To Tell/Say (+Infinitive)

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Dire di

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82
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To Avoid (+Infinitive)

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Evitare di

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83
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To Pretend that (+Infinitive)

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Fingere di

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84
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To Finish (+Infinitive)

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Finire di

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85
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To Complain About(+Infinitive)

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Lamentarsi di

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86
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To Take Care Of (+Infinitive)

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Occuparsi di

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87
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To Seem to (+Infinitive)

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Parere di

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88
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To Think (+Infinitive)

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Pensare di

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89
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To Pray (+Infinitive)

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Pregare di

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90
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To Forbid (+Infinitive)

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Proibire di

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91
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To Promise (+Infinitive)

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Promettere di

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92
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To Remember (+Infinitive)

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Ricordarsi di

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93
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To Thank for (+Infinitive)

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Ringarziare

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94
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To Apologize for (+Infinitive)

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Scusarsi di

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95
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To Seem To (+Infinitive)

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Sembrare di

96
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To Quit (+Infinitive)

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Smettere di

97
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To Hope (+Infinitive)

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Sperare di

98
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To Suggest (+Infinitive)

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Suggerire di

99
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To Attempt to (+Infinitive)

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Tentare di

100
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To Count on (N/PN)

A

Contare su

101
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To Swear on (N/PN)

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Giurare su

102
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To Read In (N/PN)

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Leggere su

103
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To Reflect On (N/PN)

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Riflettere su

104
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To Linger on (N/PN)

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Soffermarsi su

105
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To Be Sorry For (N/PN/V)

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Dispiacere

106
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To End Up (N/PN/V)

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Finire per

107
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To Prepare For (N/PN/V)

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Prepararsi per

108
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To Thank For (N/PN/V)

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Ringraziare per

109
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To Apologize for (N/PN/V)

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Scusarsi per

110
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To Need For (N/PN/V)

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Servire Per

111
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One Gets used to anything

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Ci si abitua a tutto

112
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I sat in on his exam.

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Ho assistito alla sua prova.

113
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He resembles his sister.

A

Assomiglia a sua sorella.

114
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I don’t believe your lies.

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Non credo alle tue bugie.

115
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Don’t bother the dog.

A

Non dare fastidio al cane.

116
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I gave a gift to the teacher.

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Ho fatto un regalo alla maestra.

117
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Luca will stop at nothing.

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Luca non si ferma a nulla.

118
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Let’s play tennis.

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Giochiamo a tennis.

119
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Lucia taught my daughter.

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Lucia ha insegnato a mia figlia.

120
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I took an interest in your family.

A

Mi sono interessato alla tua famiglia.

121
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Orazio is not participating in the race.

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Orazio non partecipa alla gara.

122
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Franco never thinks about anyone.

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Franco non pensa mai a nessuno.

123
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I remind you that tomorrow we are going to the sea.

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Ti ricordo che domani andiamo al mare.

124
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I must give up this house.

A

Devo rinunciare a questa casa.

125
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It serves no purpose to cry.

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Non serve a nulla piangere.

126
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I will send the package to Carola tomorrow.

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Spedisco il pacco a Carola domani.

127
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I care very much about my pictures.

A

Tengo molto alle mie fotografie.

128
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I have gotten used to doing things on my own.

A

Mi sono abituata a fare da sola.

129
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Hurry to take the dog out.

A

Affrettati a portare il cane fuori.

130
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I’ll help you take the cake to Grandma’s.

A

Ti aiuto a portare la torta alla nonna.

131
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Today I’ll begin reading the book.

A

Oggi comincio a leggere il libro.

132
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Marco continues to make mistakes in his homework.

A

Marco continua a fare errori nei compiti.

133
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I have convinced myself to go.

A

Mi sono convinta ad andare.

134
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You cannot force me to stay home.

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Non puoi costringermi a stare in casa.

135
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Luca has made up his mind to study more.

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Luca si è deciso a studiare di più.

136
Q

The children have fun pulling the cat’s tail.

A

I bambini si divertono a tirare la coda al gatto.

137
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I stopped to get gas.

A

Mi sono fermata a fare benzina.

138
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Grandma taught us to make cookies.

A

La nonna ci ha insegnato a fare i biscotti.

139
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I want to invite you to read an excerpt of your book.

A

Ti voglio invitare a leggere un brano del tuo libro.

140
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I sent Paolo to get the bread.

A

Ho mandato Paolo a prendere il pane.

141
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We began watching a film.

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Ci siamo messi a guardare un film.

142
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I’ll stop by to get the children in an hour.

A

Passo a prendere i bambini tra un ora.

143
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I’ll take care of fixing everything.

A

Ci penso io ad aggiustare tutto.

144
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We are preparing to leave.

A

Ci prepariamo a partire.

145
Q

Let’s try to talk to mom.

A

Proviamo a parlare con la mamma.

146
Q

Are you staying to eat?

A

Rimani a mangiare?

147
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After the war all the children had to give up going to school.

A

Dopo la guerra tutti i bambini dovettero rinunciare ad andare a scuola.

148
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Luca wants to get back to studying French.

A

Luca vuole riprendere a studiare il francese.

149
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I want to succeed at making this complicated cake.

A

Voglio riuscire a fare questa torta complicata.

150
Q

Hurry up to wash the dishes.

A

Sbrigati a lavare i piatti.

151
Q

This cart serves to take the books downstairs. This cart serves to take the books downstairs.

A

Questo carrello serve a portare i libri di sotto.

152
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I care to point out that my position has not changed.

A

Tengo a precisare che la mia posizione non è cambiata.

153
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I’m going home.

A

Vado a casa

154
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I’m going to visit the museum.

A

Vado a visitare il museo.

155
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We are running to dinner.

A

Corriamo a cena.

156
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We are running to see a movie.

A

Corriamo a vedere il film.

157
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We are stopping at the market

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Ci fermiamo al mercato.

158
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We are stopping to eat.

A

Ci fermiamo a mangiare.

159
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I’ll stop by to get the dog.

A

Passo a prendere il cane.

160
Q

We are staying home

A

Restiamo a casa.

161
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We are staying to eat.

A

Restiamo a mangiare.

162
Q

We are returning to school.

A

Torniamo a scuola.

163
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We are returning to get you at two.

A

Torniamo a prenderti alle due.

164
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Are you coming to the party?

A

Venite alla festa?

165
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You are coming to eat at one.

A

Venite a mangiare all’una.

166
Q

I am happy with my life.

A

Mi accontento della mia vita.

167
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I want to take advantage of the occasion.

A

Voglio approfittare dell’occasione.

168
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I need water.

A

Ho bisogno di acqua.

169
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I am scared of you.

A

Ho paura di te.

170
Q

Forget him.

A

Dimenticati di lui.

171
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Trust him.

A

Fidati di lui.

172
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I fell in love with him.

A

Mi sono innamorata di lui.

173
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The teacher takes an interest in my studies.

A

Il prof si interessa dei miei studi.

174
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I am not complaining about anything.

A

Non mi lamento di niente.

175
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I am amazed by the beauty of the colors.

A

Mi meraviglio della bellezza dei colori.

176
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Giulia takes care of the house.

A

Giulia si occupa della casa.

177
Q

I did not remember the party.

A

Non mi sono ricordata della festa.

178
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I thank you for the gift.

A

Ti ringrazio del regalo.

179
Q

I apologize for my tardiness.

A

Mi scuso del disturbo.

180
Q

I accept having to leave.

A

Accetto di dover partire.

181
Q

We make do with this house.

A

Ci accontentiamo di avere questa casa.

182
Q

We noticed we were late.

A

Ci siamo accorti di essere in ritardo.

183
Q

The thief admitted having stolen the car.

A

Il ladro ha ammesso di avere rubato la macchina.

184
Q

I’ll wait to see what happens.

A

Aspetto di vedere cosa succede.

185
Q

I wish/hope you get better soon.

A

Ti auguro di guarire presto.

186
Q

I need to see a doctor.

A

Ho bisogno di vedere un dottore.

187
Q

I try to understand you.

A

Cerco di capirti.

188
Q

I asked to be allowed out.

A

Ho chiesto di poter uscire.

189
Q

The thief confessed to stealing the car.

A

Il ladro ha confessato di avere rubato la macchina.

190
Q

I advise you to wait.

A

Ti consiglio di aspettare.

191
Q

We are counting on coming.

A

Contiamo di poter venire.

192
Q

I think I have understood.

A

Credo di avere capito.

193
Q

I am sorry to have hurt you.

A

Mi dispiace di averti ferito.

194
Q

You forgot to bring the bread.

A

Vi siete dimenticati di portare il pane.

195
Q

I decided to go to Berlin.

A

Ho deciso di andare a Berlino.

196
Q

I told Carlo to come.

A

Ho detto a Carlo di venire.

197
Q

I avoided hitting the wall.

A

Ho evitato di andare addosso al muro.

198
Q

Andrea pretended to be sick.

A

Andrea ha finto di sentirsi male.

199
Q

We finished studying.

A

Abbiamo finito di studiare.

200
Q

I don’t complain for being here.

A

Non mi lamento di essere qui.

201
Q

We took care of fixing everything.

A

Ci siamo occupati di aggiustare tutto.

202
Q

It seems to me to have done what was possible.

A

Mi pare di aver fatto il possibile.

203
Q

I think I’ll come today.

A

Penso di venire oggi.

204
Q

I pray to have the patience to wait.

A

Prego di avere la pazienza per aspettare.

205
Q

I forbid you to go out!

A

Ti proibisco di uscire!

206
Q

I promise to wait.

A

Ti prometto di aspettare.

207
Q

Will you remember to get the wine?

A

Ti ricordi di prendere il vino?

208
Q

I thank you for having helped us.

A

Ti ringrazio di averci aiutati.

209
Q

I apologize for having offended you.

A

Mi scuso di averti offeso.

210
Q

The dog seems to want to go out.

A

Il cane sembra voler uscire.

211
Q

I quit smoking.

A

Ho smesso di fumare.

212
Q

I hope to see you.

A

Spero di vederti.

213
Q

I advise you to wait.

A

Ti suggerisco di aspettare.

214
Q

We’ll attempt to speak to Vanessa.

A

Tentiamo di parlare con Vanessa.

215
Q

I am counting on you.

A

Conto su di te.

216
Q

I swear on my life.

A

Giuro sulla mia vita.

217
Q

I read it in the paper.

A

L’ho letto sul giornale.

218
Q

I have reflected upon the problem.

A

Ho riflettutto sul problema.

219
Q

The teacher lingered on his theory.

A

Il professore si è soffermato sulla sua teoria.

220
Q

I am sorry for your suffering.

A

Mi dispiace per la tua sofferenza.

221
Q

I am sorry for having hurt you.

A

Mi dispiace per averti ferito.

222
Q

Luca ended up going to school.

A

Luca è finito per andare a scuola.

223
Q

I prepared for your arrival.

A

Mi sono preparato per il tuo arrivo.

224
Q

I thank you for your understanding

A

Ti ringrazio per la tua comprensione.

225
Q

I thank you for having understood me.

A

Ti ringrazio per avermi capita.

226
Q

I am sorry for the bother.

A

Mi scuso per il disturbo.

227
Q

Mi scuso per il disturbo.

A

Mi scuso per averti disturbato.

228
Q

I don’t need the table to teach.

A

Non mi serve il tavolo per insegnare.

229
Q

I love to talk about you.

A

Amo parlare di te.

230
Q

I desire to see Rome.

A

Desidero vedere Roma.

231
Q

Today I am going to make you work.

A

Oggi ti faccio lavorare.

232
Q

Tomorrow I will let you sleep.

A

Domani ti lascio dormire.

233
Q

I hate to leave you.

A

Odio lasciarti.

234
Q

I like to look at the countryside.

A

Mi piace guardare il paesaggio.

235
Q

I prefer to dance than to study.

A

Preferisco ballare che studiare.

236
Q

Maria knows how to speak French.

A

Maria sa parlare il francese.