indurre
/inˈdur.re/
To induce in Italian is to say indurre. Wiktionary also lists provocare.
Meaning: to cause, bring about, lead to (verb)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA |
|---|---|
| indurre | /inˈdur.re/ |
| provocare | /pro.voˈka.re/ |
The verb indurre is used to express the concept of causing or bringing something about, particularly in contexts involving logical induction or physiological processes. A common idiomatic usage is the phrase indurre in errore, which means to mislead or to induce someone into error.
Which one should you use?
While both words can mean to cause, indurre is typically used for logical or physiological induction. In contrast, provocare is used when the cause is a provocation or leads to a reaction, often carrying a negative or aggressive connotation.
How does it change in a sentence?
The past participle of indurre is indotto, which means induced.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: /inˈdur.re/.
Did you know?
- The verb provocare shares a root with the English word 'vocation', as both come from the Latin word for 'calling' or 'summoning'.
- The word indotto is not just a past participle but is used as a noun in economics to describe 'induced demand' or secondary economic effects.
- While indurre is the direct translation for 'induce', Italians often use the verb portare meaning 'to carry' to describe the act of leading someone to a certain conclusion or state.
Examples in context
- La mia ricerca ha causato un cambiamento significativo nella comunità scientifica.My research has induced a significant change in the scientific community.
- La sua presentazione ha provocato un acceso dibattito tra gli esperti.His/her presentation has induced a heated debate among experts.
Example conversation
Matteo and Giulia are discussing a business strategy.
- MatteoDobbiamo indurre i clienti a comprare di più.We need to induce customers to buy more.
- GiuliaCome pensi di farlo, Matteo?How do you plan to do it, Matteo?
- MatteoPossiamo offrire uno sconto speciale.We can offer a special discount.
- GiuliaSì, questo potrebbe indurre molte vendite.Yes, this could induce many sales.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “induce” translations and entries indurre, provocare, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries indurre, provocare, CC BY-SA 4.0.
