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scartare

to discard

verb skar-TAH-reh Rare

Origin: From Italian scartare, from s- (away) + carta (card, paper) — originally to discard a playing card.

Also means

to unwrap

Usage Note

Scartare has two main meanings: to discard or reject something (scartare un'idea — to discard an idea; scartare un candidato — to reject a candidate) and to unwrap a package (scartare un regalo — to unwrap a gift). In card games it specifically means to discard a card. Context makes the meaning clear; both senses are common in everyday Italian.

Examples

"Ha scartato il regalo con entusiasmo."

Natural Translation

She unwrapped the gift enthusiastically.

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