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compilare

to fill in

verb kohm-pee-LAH-reh Less Common
Communication Writing

Origin: Latin compilare (to plunder, to collect)

Also means

to compile

Usage Note

Compilare most commonly means to fill in a form (compilare un modulo) in everyday Italian. In computing it also means to compile code. It takes avere as its auxiliary. Do not confuse it with raccogliere (to collect/gather).

Examples

"Devi compilare questo modulo entro venerdì."

Natural Translation

You must fill in this form by Friday.

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