B1 — Intermediateverb
trattenersi
to restrain oneself, to stay/remain
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
fermarsirimanerecontrollare i propri impulsifrenare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
andarsenelasciarsi andaresfogare
Usage note
Reflexive of 'trattenere'. Uses 'essere' in compound tenses. 'Trattenersi a cena' = to stay for dinner.
Example
"Non riuscivo a trattenermi dal ridere."
"I could not stop myself from laughing."
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