Sfumare
Example: Abbiamo dovuto sfumare il progetto a causa di problemi imprevisti.
Definition
"Sfumare" means to gradually fade out or to abandon a plan, project, or idea, especially due to unforeseen circumstances or difficulties. It often implies a subtle or gentle transition from one state to another, such as the fading of colors or the quiet cancellation of intentions.
Translations
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abandon -
abandonar -
afblazen -
descartar -
abandonner -
verwerfen -
abandonar
Etymology
The word "sfumare" comes from the Italian root 'fumo' meaning smoke, combined with the prefix 's-' indicating removal or separation. Originally, it referred to the effect of things disappearing into smoke or mist. Did you know? The artistic technique 'sfumato,' related to "sfumare," was famously used by Leonardo da Vinci to create soft transitions between colors.
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