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faint in Italian

faint in Italian is debole, incerto, indistinto — faint means barely perceptible; weak in intensity.

faint in Italian

debole
adj
(of a being) Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness
incerto
adj
(of a being) Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness
indistinto
adj
(of a being) Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness
perdere i sensi
adj
(of a being) Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness
tenue
adj
(of a being) Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness
debole
adj
Lacking courage, spirit, or energy; cowardly; dejected.
incerto
adj
Lacking courage, spirit, or energy; cowardly; dejected.
indistinto
adj
Lacking courage, spirit, or energy; cowardly; dejected.
pavido
adj
Lacking courage, spirit, or energy; cowardly; dejected.
tenue
adj
Lacking courage, spirit, or energy; cowardly; dejected.
timoroso
adj
Lacking courage, spirit, or energy; cowardly; dejected.
debole
adj
Performed, done, or acted, weakly; not exhibiting vigor, strength, or energy.
svenimento
noun
The act of fainting, syncope.
svenire
verb

What does "faint" mean?

  1. adj Barely perceptible; weak in intensity.
    "There was a faint smell of smoke in the hallway."
  2. adj Feeling weak or dizzy, as if about to lose consciousness.
    "She felt faint after standing in the heat too long."
  3. verb To lose consciousness briefly, usually from lack of blood flow to the brain.
    "He fainted at the sight of blood."
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faint in a sentence

  • There was a faint smell of smoke in the hallway.
  • He gave only a faint smile.
  • She felt faint after standing in the heat too long.
  • I skipped breakfast and started to feel faint on the bus.

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What is "faint" in Italian?
"faint" in Italian is debole, incerto, indistinto. faint means: Barely perceptible; weak in intensity.
How do you use "faint" in a sentence?
Example: "There was a faint smell of smoke in the hallway." In Italian, "faint" is debole, incerto, indistinto.
Are there other ways to say "faint" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 9 translations listed for "faint": debole, incerto, indistinto, perdere i sensi, tenue, pavido.
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