Open & close in Italian
These verbs are useful for talking about opening and closing things, turning devices on and off, and locking or unlocking.
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Glossary · Italian
- 01aprire[ah-pree-reh]open
- 02chiudere[kyoo-deh-reh]close
- 03accendere[ah-chen-deh-reh]turn on
- 04spegnere[speh-nyeh-reh]turn off
- 05chiudere a chiave[kyoo-deh-reh ah kyah-veh]lock
- 06aprire la serratura[ah-pree-reh lah seh-rah-too-rah]unlock
- 07inserire[een-seh-ree-reh]plug in
- 08staccare[stahk-kah-reh]unplug
Example sentences
Puoi aprire la finestra, per favore?
Can you open the window, please?
Devo chiudere la porta prima di uscire.
I have to close the door before leaving.
Accendo la luce perché è buio.
I turn on the light because it's dark.
Spegni il computer quando hai finito.
Turn off the computer when you are done.
Non dimenticare di chiudere a chiave la porta.
Don't forget to lock the door.
Puoi aprire la serratura con questa chiave?
Can you unlock the lock with this key?
