spare in Italian
spare in Italian is di ricambio, di riserva, di scorta — spare means extra; kept in reserve in case it is needed.
spare in Italian
di ricambio
Held in reserve, to be used in an emergency.
di riserva
Held in reserve, to be used in an emergency.
di scorta
Held in reserve, to be used in an emergency.
superfluo
Being more than what is necessary, or what must be used or reserved; not wanted, or not used; superfluous.
ulteriore
Being more than what is necessary, or what must be used or reserved; not wanted, or not used; superfluous.
frugale
Sparing; frugal; parsimonious; not spending much money.
parsimonioso
Sparing; frugal; parsimonious; not spending much money.
magro
Lean; lacking flesh; meager; thin; gaunt.
smilzo
Lean; lacking flesh; meager; thin; gaunt.
scarso
Scant; not abundant or plentiful.
risparmiare
What does "spare" mean?
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adjective Extra; kept in reserve in case it is needed.
"We keep a spare tyre in the boot of the car in case of a puncture."
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adjective Lean or thin, especially of a person's build.
"The old farmer was a spare man with weathered hands and a quiet voice."
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verb To refrain from harming, punishing, or destroying something or someone.
"The storm passed over the village, but it did not spare the old barn."
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verb To make something available, especially time or money, for someone else's use.
"I can only spare an hour this afternoon, so let's be quick."
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spare in a sentence
- We keep a spare tyre in the boot of the car in case of a puncture.
- He always carries a spare key in his wallet.
- The old farmer was a spare man with weathered hands and a quiet voice.
- Years of hill walking had left her with a spare, athletic figure.
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What is "spare" in Italian?
"spare" in Italian is di ricambio, di riserva, di scorta. spare means: Extra; kept in reserve in case it is needed.
How do you use "spare" in a sentence?
Example: "We keep a spare tyre in the boot of the car in case of a puncture." In Italian, "spare" is di ricambio, di riserva, di scorta.
Are there other ways to say "spare" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 11 translations listed for "spare": di ricambio, di riserva, di scorta, superfluo, ulteriore, frugale.
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