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Usages of del
Io voglio del cibo adesso.
I want some food now.
Il bambino vuole del cibo adesso.
The child wants some food now.
Voglio del cibo per me.
I want some food for me.
Porto del cibo nel mio zaino.
I carry food in my backpack.
Io godo del buon cibo.
I enjoy good food.
Vuoi del pane? Ne ho appena sfornato un filone integrale.
(Do you want some bread? I’ve just baked a whole wheat loaf of it.)
Se la caviglia è gonfia, è meglio riposarla e applicare del ghiaccio.
If the ankle is swollen, it’s best to rest it and apply some ice.
Al nonno manca la sua vecchia casa, ma è felice di trascorrere del tempo con voi.
Your grandfather misses his old home, but he’s happy to spend time with you.
Compra del cioccolato per il dessert, per favore.
Buy some chocolate for dessert, please.
Devo passare in farmacia per comprare del sapone e un termometro.
I have to stop by the pharmacy to buy some soap and a thermometer.
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