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levigare

to smooth

verb leh-vee-GAH-reh Rare
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Origin: Latin laevigare (to make smooth)

Also means

to sand down

Usage Note

Levigare means to sand, polish, or smooth a surface, typically wood, stone, or skin. It takes avere as its auxiliary in compound tenses. In cosmetic contexts it describes exfoliating or resurfacing; in woodworking it means sanding. The past participle levigato is also used as an adjective meaning 'smooth' or 'polished.'

Examples

"Devi levigare il legno prima di verniciare."

Natural Translation

You need to sand the wood before painting.

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