vincere
Irregular Participle Level A2 ⭐ #46 Most CommonEnglish translation: to win / to conquer
Presente
Winning.
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| io | vinco | |
| tu | vinci | |
| lui/lei | vince | |
| noi | vinciamo | |
| voi | vincete | |
| loro | vincono |
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Frequently Asked Questions: VINCERE
Is "vincere" a regular or irregular verb in Italian? ▾
"vincere" is classified as a Irregular Participle verb in Italian. Its characteristic conjugation pattern is "vinco, vinci / ho vinto (participle)". C-to-Ch sound shift: hard /k/ before 'o' (vinco, vincono) and soft /tʃ/ before 'i/e' (vinci, vince). Participle is 'vinto'. Pronunciation shift: 'vinco' (hard /k/) vs 'vinci' (soft /ch/). Participle is 'vinto'.
What does "vincere" mean in English? ▾
In English, "vincere" translates primarily to "to win / to conquer". In natural speech, it is commonly used across CEFR level A2 contexts for everyday communication.
What is the most frequent mistake learners make with "vincere"? ▾
A frequent error is saying "Loro hanno vinciuto" instead of "Loro hanno vinto". Why? The past participle of vincere is 'vinto'.
What are common idioms or expressions with "vincere"? ▾
A popular idiom is "Avere la meglio / vincere la partita" which means "To prevail / win the day" (e.g. "Alla fine la giustizia ha vinto.").
How can I practice and memorize "vincere" conjugations? ▾
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