scartare
to discard
verb skar-TAH-reh Rare
Origin: From Italian scartare, from s- (away) + carta (card, paper) — originally to discard a playing card.
Also means
to unwrap
Usage Note
Scartare has two main meanings: to discard or reject something (scartare un'idea — to discard an idea; scartare un candidato — to reject a candidate) and to unwrap a package (scartare un regalo — to unwrap a gift). In card games it specifically means to discard a card. Context makes the meaning clear; both senses are common in everyday Italian.
Examples
"Ha scartato il regalo con entusiasmo."
Natural Translation
She unwrapped the gift enthusiastically.
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