B1🔤 Letters D & E
Italian word
eccitare
to excite, to stimulate; to arouse sexually
Looks like
to excite
to make someone enthusiastic or eager
⚠️ The trap
Like 'eccitato', the verb 'eccitare' can easily carry sexual connotations in Italian. Prefer 'entusiasmare' or 'emozionare' to express excitement safely.
To say "to make someone enthusiastic or eager" in Italian:
entusiasmare / emozionare (safer alternatives)
"eccitare" in English means:
to excite, to stimulate; to arouse sexually
Example
"La notizia ha eccitato la folla."
"The news excited/stirred the crowd."
Test your Italian level
Find your level and start the right lessons for you.