Beginner's Italian Vocabulary Quiz

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1. What does the Italian word 'spendere' mean?

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The correct translation of the Italian word 'spendere' is 'to spend money', as it refers to the action of using money for purchases or expenses.

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2. What is the meaning of ballare?

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The correct answer 'to dance' is the translation of the Italian word 'ballare'. The other options do not match the meaning of 'ballare'.

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3. What is the meaning of 'arrivare' in English?

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The correct translation of 'arrivare' from Italian to English is 'to arrive', meaning to reach a destination or to come to a certain point.

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4. What does 'ascoltare' mean in English?

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The correct translation of 'ascoltare' is 'to listen to'. The other options do not correspond to the correct meaning of the word.

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5. What is the meaning of the word 'amare'?

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The word 'amare' in Latin translates to 'to love', making it the correct answer in this context.

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6. What does 'chiamare' mean in English?

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The correct translation of 'chiamare' from Italian to English is 'to call'. The other options do not accurately translate the word.

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7. Prendere

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The correct translation of 'prendere' is to take or get, often used in the context of having a snack.

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8. What is the English translation of the Italian word 'comprare'?

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The correct answer is 'to buy', which means to purchase something. The other options, 'to sell', 'to eat', and 'to sleep' have different meanings and do not translate the word 'comprare' accurately.

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9. What is the English translation of the Italian word 'imparare'?

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The correct translation of 'imparare' in English is 'to learn'. The other options do not match the meaning of the given Italian word.

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10. What does 'scrivere' mean in English?

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The correct translation of 'scrivere' from Italian to English is 'to write'. The other options do not accurately represent the meaning of the word.

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11. What is the meaning of 'vivere'?

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The word 'vivere' in Latin translates to 'to live'. While the other options may also be important activities, the correct translation for 'vivere' is 'to live'.

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12. What does 'girare' mean in English?

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The Italian word 'girare' translates to 'to turn' in English. It is used to describe the action of rotating or changing direction.

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13. What does 'ridere' mean in English?

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The correct translation of 'ridere' is 'to laugh'.

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14. What is the meaning of the Italian word 'perdere'?

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The correct translation of 'perdere' in Italian is 'to lose', not 'to find', 'to win', or 'to eat'.

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15. What is the English translation of the Italian word 'camminare'?

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The correct translation of the Italian word 'camminare' is 'to walk'. The other options do not accurately reflect the meaning of the word.

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16. Rompere

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The correct translation for 'rompere' is 'to break', not 'to run', 'to eat', or 'to sleep'.

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17. What does 'vendere' mean in English?

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The correct translation of 'vendere' in English is 'to sell'.

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18. What does 'nascondere' mean in English?

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The correct translation of 'nascondere' in English is 'to hide', as it refers to concealing someone or something from view.

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19. What is the meaning of 'lavare'?

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The correct meaning of 'lavare' is 'to wash'. The other options do not match the definition of the word 'lavare'.

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20. What is the translation of the Italian word 'spingere'?

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The correct translation of the Italian word 'spingere' is 'to push', which means to exert force on (someone or something) in order to move them away from oneself.

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What does the Italian word 'spendere' mean?
What is the meaning of ballare?
What is the meaning of 'arrivare' in English?
What does 'ascoltare' mean in English?
What is the meaning of the word 'amare'?
What does 'chiamare' mean in English?
Prendere
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What does 'scrivere' mean in English?
What is the meaning of 'vivere'?
What does 'girare' mean in English?
What does 'ridere' mean in English?
What is the meaning of the Italian word 'perdere'?
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Rompere
What does 'vendere' mean in English?
What does 'nascondere' mean in English?
What is the meaning of 'lavare'?
What is the translation of the Italian word 'spingere'?
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