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assalto

assault

noun as-SAL-toh Less Common

Origin: from Latin assaltus 'a leaping at'

Also means

attack

Usage Note

Assalto is a sudden attack or charge, often military, as in andare all'assalto ('to charge in'). Figuratively prendere d'assalto means 'to storm/mob' a place, like shops on sale day.

Examples

"I soldati lanciano l'assalto finale."

Natural Translation

The soldiers launch the final assault.

Literal Translation

The soldiers launch the-assault final.

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