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Usages of dire
Non ho paura di dirti tutto: te lo ripeto, la verità è sempre la scelta migliore.
I am not afraid to tell you everything: I repeat it to you, the truth is always the best choice.
Se preferisci restare a casa, ce lo dirai presto così organizzeremo il resto della giornata.
If you prefer to stay home, you will tell us soon so that we can plan the rest of the day.
Porta questo pacchetto a Lisa e dille di aprirlo con attenzione.
Take this package to Lisa and tell her to open it carefully.
Questo cantante mi ha detto che senza sforzo costante non si può diventare bravi.
This singer told me that without constant effort, one cannot become good.
Chiama subito tua madre e dille che arriviamo più tardi.
Call your mother right away and tell her we will arrive later.
Se chiami quel tizio, digli pure di portarci un altro fiammifero.
If you call that guy, tell him to bring us another match.
Test yourself: What does dire mean?
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