lean in Italian
lean in Italian is magro, asciutto, slanciato — lean means to bend or tilt away from an upright position, or to rest against something for support.
lean in Italian
magro
(of a person or animal) Slim; not fleshy.
asciutto
(of a person or animal) Slim; not fleshy.
slanciato
(of a person or animal) Slim; not fleshy.
sodo
(of a person or animal) Slim; not fleshy.
magro
(of meat) Having little fat.
magro
Having little extra or little to spare; scanty; meagre.
scarso
Having little extra or little to spare; scanty; meagre.
magra
Having a low proportion or concentration of a desired substance or ingredient.
ricca
Having a low proportion or concentration of a desired substance or ingredient.
pendere
(copulative) To incline in opinion or desire; to conform in conduct; often with to, toward, etc.
appoggiarsi
(Followed by against, on, or upon) To rest or rely, for support, comfort, to use as a hard surface for writing, etc.
sporgersi
To hang outwards.
adagiare
To press against.
adagiarsi
To press against.
appoggiare
To press against.
reclinare
To press against.
What does "lean" mean?
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verb To bend or tilt away from an upright position, or to rest against something for support.
"She leaned against the wall to catch her breath."
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verb To favor or tend toward a particular opinion, choice, or direction.
"The committee is leaning toward approving the proposal."
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adjective Having little or no fat; thin and fit.
"He trained hard to stay lean before the fight."
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adjective Having very little of something, especially money or resources; scarce.
"It was a lean year for the farm after the drought."
lean in a sentence
- She leaned against the wall to catch her breath.
- He leaned the ladder against the house.
- The committee is leaning toward approving the proposal.
- He trained hard to stay lean before the fight.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "lean" in Italian?
"lean" in Italian is magro, asciutto, slanciato. lean means: To bend or tilt away from an upright position, or to rest against something for support.
How do you use "lean" in a sentence?
Example: "She leaned against the wall to catch her breath." In Italian, "lean" is magro, asciutto, slanciato.
Are there other ways to say "lean" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 14 translations listed for "lean": magro, asciutto, slanciato, sodo, scarso, magra.
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