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Understanding Para- Words in Italian

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Antonio Cangiano
Oct 21, 2024
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There are several Italian words that start with "para." Many of them come from the verb parare, which means "to protect from," "to shield," or "to guard." This can help you infer the meanings of these words.

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Words from Parare

Let’s look at some examples:

  • parafulmine: lightning rod. Para + fulmine (literal: protects…

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