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Sparecchiando con calma, Laura dice che preferisce fare tutto subito.
Meaning
While clearing the table calmly, Laura says that she prefers to do everything right away.
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Breakdown of Sparecchiando con calma, Laura dice che preferisce fare tutto subito.
con
with
subito
right away
la calma
the calm
che
that
Questions & Answers about Sparecchiando con calma, Laura dice che preferisce fare tutto subito.
What does sparecchiando mean, and what verb does it come from?
Sparecchiando is the gerund form of sparecchiare, which usually means to clear the table or to remove dishes after a meal.
So:
- sparecchiare = to clear the table
- sparecchiando = clearing the table / while clearing the table
It is formed with the -ando ending, which is typical for -are verbs:
- parlare → parlando
- mangiare → mangiando
- sparecchiare → sparecchiando
Why is sparecchiando used instead of a full clause like mentre sparecchia?
Italian often uses the gerund to express an action happening at the same time as another action.
So Sparecchiando con calma, Laura dice... means something like:
- While clearing the table calmly, Laura says...
A full clause with mentre is also possible:
- Mentre sparecchia con calma, Laura dice...
The gerund version is a little more compact and natural in many contexts.
Who is doing the action in sparecchiando?