incinerare
The English verb 'incinerate' is translated into Italian as incinerare.
The verb means to destroy something by burning it.
Meaning: destroy by burning (verb)
Did you know?
- While incinerare is the technical term, Italians often use cremare specifically for human remains. In Italy, the choice between incinerare and cremare can signal whether the speaker is thinking of a waste disposal process or a funeral rite.
- In Italian, the act of burning waste is often referred to as termovalorizzazione if the process creates energy. This transforms the idea of 'incineration' from simple destruction into a value-adding industrial process.
- The root word cenere shares a surprising connection with the English word 'cinder'. Both derive from the Latin 'cinis', referring to the residue of a fire.
Examples in context
- L'intero raccolto è stato bruciato completamente.The entire harvest was completely incinerated.
- Abbiamo bruciato tutto il vecchio materiale di scena.We incinerated all the old stage props.
Example conversation
Francesco and Giulia are discussing waste disposal at a facility.
- FrancescoGiulia, cosa facciamo con questi scarti?Giulia, what do we do with these scraps?
- GiuliaDobbiamo incinerare tutto nel forno.We have to incinerate everything in the furnace.
- FrancescoÈ l'unico modo per smaltirli?Is it the only way to dispose of them?
- GiuliaSì, Francesco, è l'opzione più sicura.Yes, Francesco, it is the safest option.
