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rifiutare

refuse

verb ree-fyoo-TAH-reh Less Common

Also means

reject

Usage Note

Rifiutare means to refuse or turn down an offer or invitation. The reflexive rifiutarsi di means 'to refuse to do something'. The related noun rifiuto means 'refusal', and in the plural rifiuti means 'rubbish, waste'.

Examples

"Ha deciso di rifiutare l'offerta."

Natural Translation

He decided to refuse the offer.

Literal Translation

Has decided of to-refuse the-offer.

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