What does spettare in Italian mean?
What is the meaning of the word spettare in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use spettare in Italian.
The word spettare in Italian means be up to, be under the responsibility of, concern, rest with, pertain to, be the responsibility of. To learn more, please see the details below.
Meaning of the word spettare
be up toverbo intransitivo (competere) (transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.") Spetta alla polizia mantenere l'ordine in questo quartiere malfamato. It's up to the police to maintain order in this bad neighbourhood. |
be under the responsibility ofverbo intransitivo (essere di pertinenza) (intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.") Le vendite in questa città spettano alla nostra filiale regionale. Sales in this city are the responsibility of our regional branch. |
concern, rest with, pertain toverbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (riguardare, concernere) (transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.") Come contabile, spetta ad Anna la gestione del bilancio aziendale. As an accountant, the management of the company's accounts pertains to Anna. |
be the responsibility ofverbo intransitivo (essere di competenza di [qlcn]) |
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