← Italian Vocab Builder 
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lega
league
In Italian, the word 'lega' is used to refer to a league, which is an association of individuals, countries, or groups with a common interest or purpose. It can also refer to a sports league, just like in English. For example, 'La lega calcio' means 'The football league'.
Example sentences using: lega
La lega è molto resistente
The alloy is very resistant
In this context, 'lega' means alloy, referring to a metal made by combining two or more metallic elements.
Lega il nodo più stretto
Tie the knot tighter
In this sentence, 'lega' is used as a verb. It's an imperative form that means 'tie'.
La Lega Nord è un partito politico italiano
The Northern League is an Italian political party
In this case, 'Lega' refers to 'Lega Nord', an Italian political party. Here it is used as a proper noun.