imbucare

to post, to mail

verb eem-boo-KAH-reh Rare

Also means

to slot in, to pocket (billiards)

Usage Note

Imbucare literally means to put something into a hole (buca) — its primary everyday use is 'to post a letter' (imbucare una lettera). In billiards it means to pot a ball. Colloquially it can also mean to sneak into a party or event without an invitation. Takes avere as auxiliary.

Examples

"Devo imbucare questa lettera oggi."

Natural Translation

I need to post this letter today.

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