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fold in Italian

fold in Italian is piega, piegare, amalgamare — fold means to bend something, especially paper or fabric, over on itself.

fold in Italian

piega
noun
piegare
verb
(transitive) To make the proper arrangement (in a thin material) by bending.
amalgamare
verb
(transitive, cooking) To stir (semisolid ingredients) gently, with an action as if folding over a solid.
sciogliere
verb
(transitive, cooking) To stir (semisolid ingredients) gently, with an action as if folding over a solid.
cedere
verb
(intransitive) To give way on a point or in an argument.
concedere
verb
(intransitive) To give way on a point or in an argument.
darla vinta
verb
(intransitive) To give way on a point or in an argument.
lasciare cadere
verb
(intransitive) To give way on a point or in an argument.
passare
verb
(intransitive, poker) To withdraw from betting.
cessare
verb
(intransitive, business) Of a company, to cease to trade.
chiudere
verb
(intransitive, business) Of a company, to cease to trade.

What does "fold" mean?

  1. verb To bend something, especially paper or fabric, over on itself.
    "She folded the letter and slipped it into an envelope."
  2. verb To stop or withdraw, especially from a card game bet or a failing business.
    "He decided to fold rather than risk more chips."
  3. noun A crease or bend made by folding.
    "Smooth out the fold before you seal the envelope."
  4. noun A fenced enclosure for keeping sheep, or, figuratively, a group united by shared belief or purpose.
    "The shepherd led the sheep back into the fold."
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fold in a sentence

  • She folded the letter and slipped it into an envelope.
  • He folded the laundry while watching television.
  • He decided to fold rather than risk more chips.
  • The struggling company folded after just two years.

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What is "fold" in Italian?

"fold" in Italian is piega, piegare, amalgamare. fold means: To bend something, especially paper or fabric, over on itself.

How do you use "fold" in a sentence?

Example: "She folded the letter and slipped it into an envelope." In Italian, "fold" is piega, piegare, amalgamare.

Are there other ways to say "fold" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 11 translations listed for "fold": piega, piegare, amalgamare, sciogliere, cedere, concedere.

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