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regolare

regulate

verb adjective reh-goh-LAH-reh Common
Grammar & Structure

Origin: from Latin regulare

Also means

regular

Usage Note

Regolare is both a verb ('to adjust, regulate, settle') and an adjective ('regular, steady'). Reflexive regolarsi means 'to behave sensibly' or 'to set one's watch'. The phrase tutto regolare ('all in order') is everyday slang at borders and checkpoints.

Examples

"Devo regolare l'orologio."

Natural Translation

I need to set the clock.

Literal Translation

I-must regulate the-clock.

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