voˈlere
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
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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