Italian

porgere

verb

Consegnare qualcosa a qualcuno con le mani, offrire o dare in modo cortese.

English: to hand, give

  • Mi ha porto il libro. — He handed me the book.
  • Per favore, porgimi il sale. — Please hand me the salt.
verb

Tendere o allungare qualcosa verso qualcuno, offrire tenendo in mano.

English: to hold out

  • Gli porse la mano per salutarlo. — She held out her hand to greet him.
  • Le porse la lettera. — He held out the letter to her.
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