voˈlere

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Translation

to want

Word origin

From Latin velle ('to want'), reshaped in Vulgar Latin as volere.

Origin
Latin
Root
velle
English cognates
volition, voluntary

Grammar

Verb type-ere irregular

Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.

Examples

caffè.

I want a coffee.

parlare direttore.

I would like to speak to the manager.

' arrivare.

It takes an hour to get there.

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This word is part of lesson 2.