Breakdown of Desideravo lasciare il ciuffo abbastanza lungo.
abbastanza
enough, quite
lasciare
to leave (an object)
lungo
long
desiderare
to desire / to wish
Questions & Answers about Desideravo lasciare il ciuffo abbastanza lungo.
Why use the past tense desideravo if I am making a request right now?
This is the mitigating imperfect (imperfetto attenuativo). Even though your request is happening right now, using the imperfect makes it sound softer, less demanding, and more polite than saying desidero (I want/desire). It works exactly like saying "I was hoping..." instead of "I hope..." in English.
What exactly is a ciuffo?
Ciuffo generally translates to a "tuft" or "lock" of hair. In the context of a modern haircut, it specifically refers to a side bang or side-swept fringe, whereas a straight-across fringe is usually called a frangia.
Why isn't there a preposition like di or a between desideravo and lasciare?
The verb desiderare takes a direct infinitive when the subject of both verbs is the same. Just like with modal verbs (like volere), you attach the next verb directly to it without any joining preposition.
Does abbastanza lungo mean "quite long" or "long enough"?