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sviluppare

develop

verb zvee-loop-PAH-reh Less Common

Usage Note

Sviluppare covers developing software, ideas, photos or muscles; reflexively svilupparsi means 'to develop/grow'. The initial 's' before 'v' is voiced, sounding like a 'z'.

Examples

"Vogliono sviluppare una nuova app."

Natural Translation

They want to develop a new app.

Literal Translation

They-want to-develop a new app.

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