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test the waters in Italian

test the waters in Italian is sondare, tastare il terreno.

test the waters in Italian

sondare

verb

(idiomatic) To explore or probe, as before making a commitment.

tastare il terreno

verb

(idiomatic) To explore or probe, as before making a commitment.

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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”.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "test the waters" in Italian?

"test the waters" in Italian is sondare, tastare il terreno.

Are there other ways to say "test the waters" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "test the waters": sondare, tastare il terreno.

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