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sbollire

to simmer down, to cool off

verb zbol-LEE-reh Rare
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Origin: From s- (intensive) + bollire (to boil).

Also means

to stop boiling

Usage Note

Riavere is conjugated like avere (with an added ri-) and takes avere as its auxiliary. The reflexive riaversi means 'to recover, to come round' after illness or shock — si è riavuto dopo il colpo (he came round after the blow).

Examples

"Lascialo sbollire e poi parlagli."

Natural Translation

Let him cool down and then talk to him.

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