Abbassare



Example: Per favore, abbassa il volume della musica.

Definition


"Abbassare" means to lower or reduce something, especially in the context of music, such as decreasing the volume or intensity. For example, in the phrase 'Per favore, abbassa il volume della musica,' it means to turn down the music volume.

Translations


  • lower
  • bajar
  • verlagen
  • abaixar
  • baisser
  • leiser machen
  • abaixar

Etymology


The word "abbassare" comes from the Italian verb formed by the prefix 'a-' (from Latin ad-, meaning 'to') and 'basso,' meaning 'low.' So, it literally means 'to make low' or 'to lower.' Did you know that 'basso' is also used in musical terms to refer to the bass range, linking the word closely to sound and music?

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