strangolare
/stran.ɡoˈla.re/
To strangle in Italian is strangolare.
The verb strangolare means to kill someone by strangulation.
Meaning: to kill someone by strangulation (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
strangolare is a regular -are verb. The past participle used to express that someone has been strangled is strangolato.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables and the stress is on the third syllable: /stran.ɡoˈla.re/.
Did you know?
- In Italian, the term strangolare is frequently used figuratively to describe the feeling of being 'suffocated' by a heavy workload or immense pressure.
- The noun strangolamento is used in Italian medicine to describe a constricted blood vessel or a hernia.
- The Italian word strangolare shares a common root with the English word 'strangle', but both trace their origins back to the Ancient Greek word στραγγάλη, which specifically referred to a 'halter' or rope used for leading animals.
Examples in context
- Devo tornare a casa per strangolare il mio fratellino.I have to get home to strangle my little brother.This sentence uses strangolare to express a hypothetical action toward a sibling.Tatoeba #11805912 by Nuel, translation #11805909 by Nuel
- Lo vorrei strangolare.I'd like to strangle him.This sentence uses strangolare to express a desire to strangle a male subject.Tatoeba #6208939 by Guybrush88, translation #3909322 by CH
- La vorrei strangolare.I'd like to strangle her.This sentence uses strangolare to express a desire to strangle a female subject.Tatoeba #6679211 by Guybrush88, translation #3909323 by CH
- Queste azioni non fanno altro che opprimere il popolo.These actions only serve to strangle the people.
- Non vorrei strangolare il mio capo.I wouldn't want to strangle my boss.
- La lotta si concluse con una stretta al collo.The fight ended with a tight grip around the neck.
Example conversation
Sofia and Matteo are discussing a scary movie they just watched.
- SofiaIl cattivo ha provato di strangolare la vittima.The villain tried to strangle the victim.
- MatteoSì, quella scena era davvero terrificante.Yes, that scene was truly terrifying.
- SofiaPer fortuna non è riuscito a strangolare nessuno.Luckily, he didn't manage to strangle anyone.
- MatteoSpero che il finale sia più felice.I hope the ending is happier.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “strangle” translations and entries strangolare, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries strangolare, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
