confessare
to confess / to admit
Advanced Verb
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Pronunciation
/konfesˈsaːre/
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Cultural Note
Confessare carries both religious and secular weight in Italy. In Catholic tradition, confession (la confessione) is a sacrament. In everyday Italian, 'confessare i propri sentimenti' (confessing one's feelings) is a pivotal moment in romance.
📝 Example Sentences
Devo confessarti una cosa importante.
I have to confess something important to you.
Ha confessato i suoi sentimenti.
He confessed his feelings.
Confesso che avevi ragione tu.
I confess that you were right.