B1 — Intermediateverb
sbucciare
to peel (fruit/vegetables)
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
pelaremondaretogliere la buccia
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
coprireavvolgere
Usage note
'Sbucciare' and 'pelare' are interchangeable for most fruits/vegetables. 'Sbucciarsi un ginocchio' = to graze one's knee.
Example
"Puoi sbucciare le patate mentre io preparo il sugo?"
"Can you peel the potatoes while I prepare the sauce?"
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