Italian

porgere

verb

Consegnare qualcosa a qualcuno con le mani, spesso in modo cortese o rispettoso.

English: to hand, give

  • Mi ha porso il libro con un sorriso. — He handed me the book with a smile.
  • Per favore, porgimi il sale. — Please hand me the salt.
verb

Tendere o allungare qualcosa verso qualcuno, offrendo o mostrando.

English: to hold out

  • Lei gli porse la mano per salutarlo. — She held out her hand to greet him.
  • Ha porto la lettera all'amico. — He held out the letter to his friend.
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