refrain in Italian
refrain in Italian is ritornello, astenersi, contenersi — refrain means to stop oneself from doing something; to hold back.
refrain in Italian
ritornello
The chorus or burden of a song repeated at the end of each verse or stanza.
astenersi
(intransitive, with preposition "from") To stop oneself from some action or interference; to abstain; to eschew [from 15th c.]
contenersi
(intransitive, with preposition "from") To stop oneself from some action or interference; to abstain; to eschew [from 15th c.]
frenarsi
(intransitive, with preposition "from") To stop oneself from some action or interference; to abstain; to eschew [from 15th c.]
What does "refrain" mean?
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verb To stop oneself from doing something; to hold back.
"Please refrain from smoking near the entrance."
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noun A line or phrase repeated throughout a song or poem, often at the end of each verse.
"The crowd joined in on the chorus's catchy refrain."
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noun A frequently repeated remark, complaint, or idea.
""We need more funding" has become a familiar refrain among teachers."
refrain in a sentence
- Please refrain from smoking near the entrance.
- She refrained from commenting on the rumor.
- The crowd joined in on the chorus's catchy refrain.
- "We need more funding" has become a familiar refrain among teachers.
Similar words in Italian
Common Italian translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "refrain" in Italian?
"refrain" in Italian is ritornello, astenersi, contenersi. refrain means: To stop oneself from doing something; to hold back.
How do you use "refrain" in a sentence?
Example: "Please refrain from smoking near the entrance." In Italian, "refrain" is ritornello, astenersi, contenersi.
Are there other ways to say "refrain" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 4 translations listed for "refrain": ritornello, astenersi, contenersi, frenarsi.
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