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Usages of la tavola
Devo apparecchiare la tavola prima che arrivino gli ospiti.
I have to set the table before the guests arrive.
Io metto il cibo sulla tavola.
I put the food on the table.
Ho scelto una tovaglia rossa per rendere la tavola più vivace.
I chose a red tablecloth to make the table more lively.
Riempio il cestino con il pane fresco e lo porto in tavola.
I fill the basket with fresh bread and bring it to the table.
Lo abbraccio forte e poi iniziamo a chiacchierare mentre apparecchiamo la tavola con i tovaglioli.
I hug him tightly and then we start chatting while setting the table with the napkins.
Attento a non rovesciare la zuppa quando porti il piatto in tavola.
Be careful not to spill the soup when you bring the plate to the table.
In cucina si apre la bottiglia solo quando tutti sono a tavola.
In the kitchen one opens the bottle only when everyone is at the table.
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