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staccare

detach

verb stahk-KAH-reh Less Common

Origin: from 'attaccare' (to attach), with privative 's-'

Also means

unplug

Usage Note

Staccare means to detach, unplug, or tear off, the opposite of attaccare. Colloquially staccare la spina means to unplug literally or to switch off and relax, and staccare alone can mean to clock off work.

Examples

"Devo staccare la spina del computer."

Natural Translation

I have to unplug the computer.

Literal Translation

I-must detach the plug of-the computer.

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