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lie in wait in Italian

lie in wait in Italian is appostarsi, stare in agguato.

lie in wait in Italian

appostarsi

verb

(intransitive) To be hiding, waiting to ambush or attack someone, or simply to accost them unexpectedly.

stare in agguato

verb

(intransitive) To be hiding, waiting to ambush or attack someone, or simply to accost them unexpectedly.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Common Italian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "lie in wait" in Italian?

"lie in wait" in Italian is appostarsi, stare in agguato.

Are there other ways to say "lie in wait" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "lie in wait": appostarsi, stare in agguato.

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