dire in Italian
dire in Italian is catastrofico, terribile, tragico — dire means extremely serious or urgent, often warning of disaster.
dire in Italian
catastrofico
terribile
tragico
tremendo
What does "dire" mean?
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adj Extremely serious or urgent, often warning of disaster.
"The country is in dire need of humanitarian aid."
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adj (informal) Extremely bad in quality.
"The film's reviews were absolutely dire."
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dire in a sentence
- The country is in dire need of humanitarian aid.
- Doctors warned of dire consequences if she skipped treatment.
- The film's reviews were absolutely dire.
- The food at that café was dire, so we left early.
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What is "dire" in Italian?
"dire" in Italian is catastrofico, terribile, tragico. dire means: Extremely serious or urgent, often warning of disaster.
How do you use "dire" in a sentence?
Example: "The country is in dire need of humanitarian aid." In Italian, "dire" is catastrofico, terribile, tragico.
Are there other ways to say "dire" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 4 translations listed for "dire": catastrofico, terribile, tragico, tremendo.
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