Italian

forbire

verb

Pulire e lucidare accuratamente oggetti come metalli, stoviglie, cristalli, ecc.

English: to clean and polish (metal, dishes, crystals, etc.)

  • Ha passato il pomeriggio a forbire l'argenteria. — She spent the afternoon cleaning and polishing the silverware.
  • Ha forbito con cura i bicchieri di cristallo. — She carefully cleaned and polished the crystal glasses.

Pulire in generale o asciugare, ad esempio le labbra, con un gesto.

English: to clean (in general), to wipe (one's lips, etc.)

  • Si è forbito le labbra con un tovagliolo dopo aver mangiato. — He wiped his lips with a napkin after eating.
  • Si è forbita le mani prima di sedersi a tavola. — She cleaned her hands before sitting down at the table.
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