English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology

protendersi — meaning in English

Italian → English · translate English → Italian instead

English meaning

protrude verb To make something stick out beyond a surface or edge.

Senses

protendersi is used for these senses in English:

protrude (transitive) To cause to extend from a surface or boundary; to cause to stick out.
reach out (intransitive, originally, business, followed by to) To attempt to initiate communication with someone; to contact; to raise awareness.

protrude — full definition

verb To make something stick out beyond a surface or edge.
verb To push someone or something forcefully forward.
verb To state an opinion too forcefully or insistently.
verb To make something come out or appear.

Vocabulary Flow

Learn more English words in Italian.

Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Italian meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.

Learn English in Italian

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”.

Related Italian words

protrudere sporgere sportare chiedere aiuto chiedere una mano fare conoscenza contattare