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sfida

challenge

noun SFEE-dah Less Common
Mind & Emotions Attitudes

Also means

duel

Usage Note

Sfida names a challenge or contest, and lives in the verb phrase lanciare una sfida ('to throw down a challenge'). It also covers a 'dare' between people; the related verb is sfidare. Note the soft initial cluster sf- is pronounced like the 's' in 'measure' blending into 'f'.

Examples

"Ho accettato la sfida con entusiasmo."

Natural Translation

I accepted the challenge enthusiastically.

Literal Translation

I-have accepted the challenge with enthusiasm.

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