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setting in Italian

setting in Italian is calante, circostanza, contesto — setting means the place, time, and circumstances in which something happens, such as a story or event.

setting in Italian

calante
adj
That disappears below the horizon.
circostanza
verb
time, place, circumstance
contesto
verb
time, place, circumstance
impostazioni
verb
placement of a control

What does "setting" mean?

  1. noun The place, time, and circumstances in which something happens, such as a story or event.
    "The film's setting is a quiet fishing village by the sea."
  2. noun A specific level or position that a control or device is adjusted to.
    "Switch the washing machine to a low setting for delicate clothes."
  3. noun The metal frame that holds a gemstone in a piece of jewelry.
    "She had the old ring reset in a simpler silver setting."
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setting in a sentence

  • The film's setting is a quiet fishing village by the sea.
  • The novel's setting is a small town in the 1950s.
  • Switch the washing machine to a low setting for delicate clothes.
  • Is the brightness setting on your phone too high?

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What is "setting" in Italian?
"setting" in Italian is calante, circostanza, contesto. setting means: The place, time, and circumstances in which something happens, such as a story or event.
How do you use "setting" in a sentence?
Example: "The film's setting is a quiet fishing village by the sea." In Italian, "setting" is calante, circostanza, contesto.
Are there other ways to say "setting" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 4 translations listed for "setting": calante, circostanza, contesto, impostazioni.
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