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.

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