What does sposare in Italian mean?

What is the meaning of the word sposare in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use sposare in Italian.

The word sposare in Italian means marry, marry, commit to, get married, wed Jesus Christ, woman worth marrying, woman to marry. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word sposare

marry

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (prendere in matrimonio)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Giovanni ha sposato una donna molto ricca e può permettersi di non lavorare.
Giovanni married a very rich woman and can afford not to work.

marry

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (unire in matrimonio)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Il nostro prete ha sposato il famoso attore hollywoodiano nella piccola cappella a picco sul mare.
The priest married the famous Hollywood actor in the small chapel overlooking the sea.

commit to

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (figurato (aderire con convinzione)

Io non mi sento di sposare la tua causa perché è in conflitto ideologico con le mie convinzioni.
I don't feel right committing to your cause because it's against my convictions.

get married

verbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (contrarre matrimonio)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Io e mio marito ci siamo sposati dopo cinque anni di convivenza.
My husband and I got married after living together for 5 years.

wed Jesus Christ

woman worth marrying, woman to marry

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

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