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messo

English translation of messo

put

The Italian word 'messo' is used to express the action of placing or putting something somewhere. It can be used in various contexts, such as 'messo il libro sul tavolo' (put the book on the table). However, it's important to note that 'messo' is not the most common way to express 'put' in Italian. The verb 'mettere' is more commonly used, and 'messo' is the past participle of 'mettere'. So, 'messo il libro sul tavolo' is the past tense of 'mettere il libro sul tavolo' (put the book on the table).


Example sentences using: messo

Ho messo il libro sul tavolo.

English translation of Ho messo il libro sul tavolo.

I put the book on the table.

This sentence demonstrates the past tense usage of 'messo', which is the past participle of 'mettere'. Here, it indicates an action completed in the past where the book was put on the table.

Hai già messo il sale nella pasta?

English translation of Hai già messo il sale nella pasta?

Have you already put salt in the pasta?

In this context, 'messo' is used as past participle in a present perfect construction. It can also be used to ask about an action in the present that might have potential effect in the future.

Ho messo il mio cappotto perché fa freddo.

English translation of Ho messo il mio cappotto perché fa freddo.

I put on my coat because it's cold.

This sentence showcases a use case where 'messo' is applied to putting on items of clothing. This is a common use and important to know for daily conversations.

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