affrontare
tackle
Affrontare is an Italian verb that means 'to tackle' or 'to face'. It is used when referring to confronting or dealing with a difficult problem or situation. For example, 'Devo affrontare il mio capo' means 'I have to tackle my boss', implying that there is a problem or issue that needs to be addressed.
Example sentences using: affrontare
Dobbiamo affrontare le nostre paure per superarle.
We have to face our fears to overcome them.
This sentence implies that to overcome our fears, it is essential to confront and deal with them directly.
Il governo ha deciso di affrontare la questione dell'immigrazione.
The government decided to tackle the immigration issue.
In this context, 'affrontare' is used to describe the action of dealing with a difficult or controversial issue, in this case, immigration.
Per affrontare le spese impreviste, è necessario risparmiare.
To cope with unexpected expenses, it is necessary to save.
This phrase uses 'affrontare' to refer to handling or dealing with a specific situation, in this instance, unexpected expenses.