What does contenere in Italian mean?
What is the meaning of the word contenere in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use contenere in Italian.
The word contenere in Italian means contain, contain, limit, contain yourself. To learn more, please see the details below.
Meaning of the word contenere
containverbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (comprendere, racchiudere) (transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.") Questo libro di cucina contiene molti spunti per piatti alternativi e molto sani. This cookbook has plenty of ideas for alternative and healthy dishes. |
contain, limitverbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (trattenere, limitare) (transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.") La polizia sta cercando di contenere la criminalità dilagante. The police are looking to contain (or: limit) the widespread criminality. |
contain yourselfverbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (controllarsi) (figurative) (transitive verb and reflexive pronoun: Transitive verb with reflexive pronoun--for example, "Enjoy yourself." "They behaved themselves.") Paolo non riesce mai a contenersi e mangia sempre troppo. Paolo never manages to contain himself and always eats too much. |
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