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allentare

to loosen

verb al-len-TAH-reh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Conditions

Also means

to ease

Usage Note

Allentare takes avere as auxiliary. It is used for physically loosening something (allentare la cintura, to loosen the belt) and figuratively for easing restrictions or tension (allentare i controlli, to ease controls; allentare la pressione, to relieve pressure). The reflexive allentarsi means 'to slacken' or 'to ease off' on its own.

Examples

"Devi allentare il nodo della cravatta."

Natural Translation

You need to loosen your tie knot.

Literal Translation

You-must loosen the knot of-the tie.

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