Italian Word of the Day
prendere
/PREN-de-re/ • verb — 23rd of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: to take; to get; to catch; to pick up (depends on context)
Examples
- Posso prendere il tuo ombrello?
(Can I take your umbrella?) - Devo prendere l'autobus per arrivare in centro.
(I have to take the bus to get to the city center.) - Ho preso una decisione importante.
(I made an important decision.)
Synonyms
- afferrare
- ritirare
- cogliere
Prendere is a very common, versatile verb used for physically taking something, catching or using transportation (prendere l'autobus/treno), ordering or having something (in cafés or stores), and in many idiomatic expressions (e.g., prendere una decisione). Its past participle is "preso." Context determines the exact English equivalent.
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