tear in Italian
tear in Italian is strappo, squarcio, lacrima — tear means to pull something apart or make a hole in it by force.
tear in Italian
strappo
A hole or break caused by tearing.
squarcio
A hole or break caused by tearing.
lacrima
A drop of clear, salty liquid produced from the eyes by crying or irritation.
strappare
(transitive) To rend (a solid material) by holding or restraining in two places and pulling apart, whether intentionally or not; to destroy or separate.
squarciare
(transitive) To rend (a solid material) by holding or restraining in two places and pulling apart, whether intentionally or not; to destroy or separate.
dilaniare
(transitive) To rend (a solid material) by holding or restraining in two places and pulling apart, whether intentionally or not; to destroy or separate.
strappare
(transitive, often, with off, or, out) To remove by tearing, or with sudden great force.
staccare
(transitive, often, with off, or, out) To remove by tearing, or with sudden great force.
demolire
(transitive, of structures, with down) To demolish.
strapparsi
(intransitive) To become torn, especially accidentally.
andare sparato
(intransitive) To move or act with great speed, energy, or violence.
What does "tear" mean?
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verb To pull something apart or make a hole in it by force.
"He tore the wrapping paper off in seconds."
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verb To move somewhere very quickly or with great energy.
"The kids came tearing down the stairs on Christmas morning."
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noun A hole or split made by tearing.
"There's a small tear in the sleeve of this jacket."
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noun A drop of clear liquid that falls from the eye, especially when crying.
"A single tear rolled down her cheek as she read the letter."
tear in a sentence
- He tore the wrapping paper off in seconds.
- Careful, you'll tear the fabric if you pull that hard.
- The kids came tearing down the stairs on Christmas morning.
- There's a small tear in the sleeve of this jacket.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "tear" in Italian?
"tear" in Italian is strappo, squarcio, lacrima. tear means: To pull something apart or make a hole in it by force.
How do you use "tear" in a sentence?
Example: "He tore the wrapping paper off in seconds." In Italian, "tear" is strappo, squarcio, lacrima.
Are there other ways to say "tear" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 10 translations listed for "tear": strappo, squarcio, lacrima, strappare, squarciare, dilaniare.
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