flirtare
to flirt
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/flirˈtaːre/
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Cultural Note
While 'flirtare' is borrowed from English/French, Italians have their own tradition of 'fare il filo' (to spin thread around someone) or 'fare la corte' (to court). Italian flirting is known for being confident, charming, and often involving sustained eye contact, known as 'lo sguardo.'
📝 Example Sentences
Stava flirtando con lei tutta la sera.
He was flirting with her all evening.
Non sto flirtando, sono solo gentile.
I'm not flirting, I'm just being nice.
Gli italiani sanno flirtare come nessun altro.
Italians know how to flirt like no one else.